Director Research Quality Assurance and Clinical Trial Operations
Posted August 08, 2021
Apply: St Luke's Heath
Responsible for overseeing all clinical research quality assurance functions within Saint Luke's Health System (SLHS). Responsible for supervising all aspects of clinical trial operations (including research coordination, quality and regulatory compliance, among others). Ensures planning, coordination, management, establishment and continuous improvement of processes and procedures to assess and monitor the conduct and quality of studies conducted at SLHS. Actively supervises project management and coordination of activities relating to multi-center investigator-initiated trials sponsored by Saint Luke's. Focuses on continuous improvement projects using approved tools, design control, and validations to ensure adherence to the agency regulations, industry guidelines, local regulations, along with SLHS clinical policies and procedures for the conduct of clinical trials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain GCP/ICH compliant procedures and processes which monitor the quality of clinical research studies conducted at SLHS
• Actively lead and/or assist activities in the areas of internal quality audits, CAPA (Corrective
and Preventive Actions), and quality management reviews
• Supervise and/or lead internal audit activities to ensure that studies are conducted in accordance with sponsor protocols, GCP, industry guidelines, and regulatory agency standards
• Supervise and/or lead audits of external vendors and sites
• Assist with management of auditors
• Supervise and/or lead activities related to any external audits of SLHS research activities by sponsors and regulatory agencies
• Identify non-conformance with requirements, provide suitable recommendations and facilitate ongoing quality improvements using risk-based methodology while maintaining compliance with applicable study protocols, Quality System Regulations and or ISO standards where applicable
• Supervise and/or lead review of monitoring reports and track CAPAs to completion, escalating important events to senior management
• Assist in providing training to clinical research staff and documenting this training
• Assist with recruitment and retention of staff in the areas of quality assurance and clinical trial operations
• Supervise, and lead efforts to expand and harmonize clinical trial operations at SLHS, with a focus on multi-centered trials sponsored by Saint Luke's
• Review vendor supplied data and quality records for conformance and good
documentation practices (GDP)
• Support special projects requiring QA input
• Participate in the review and installation of technology products and equipment to support clinical research infrastructure
• Monitor and track the review cycle of policies and procedures relevant to clinical research
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in associated functional discipline
• In-depth knowledge of US, EU and International regulatory standards, and
GxP guidelines for the conduct of clinical trials
• At least 5 years' working in a Quality Control / Assurance area
• At least 5 years of experience in clinical trial operations
• American Society for Quality, Auditor, Clinical Trial Associate or Clinical Trial Manager accreditation highly desirable
• Experience including external/CRO, clinical/regulatory and document auditing highly
desirable
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
3-5 years
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Job Details Full Time
Day (United States of America)
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