Job Description
Resource Management and Training :
- Participation in QM resource allocation
- Resource allocation of QA auditors
- Facilitation of professional development and career advancement of Quality Management staff
- Administrative supervision of Quality Management staff, jointly with Senior Director Quality Management
- Participation in recruitment of Quality Management (QM) staff
- Facilitation of initial and ongoing training of Quality Management staff
- Oversight of initial and ongoing training of PSI Operations employees in quality management topics
Quality Management :
Facilitation of regulatory agency inspections of PSIFacilitation of regulatory agency inspections of PSI-managed trial sites, including follow-upParticipation in hosting client / third party audits of PSI, including follow-upOversight of CAPA investigations managementManagement of investigations of suspected research misconduct, jointly with Senior Director Quality ManagementBackup responsibility for review of draft Quality Systems Documents (QSDs), including newly developed and revised QSDsBackup responsibility for approval of Quality Systems DocumentsOversight of vendor qualificationOversight of computer systems validation documentation reviewOversight of the process of providing assistance and feedback to all Company staff with regards to various GXP, regulatory compliance, and other QM mattersMay act as the primary QM contact for PSI Operations divisions and working groups / task forces with regard to various Corporate projects requiring QMQuality Assurance Auditing :
Development and implementation of the annual audit planManagement of QA audits contracted to PSIOversight of the preparation and maintenance of internal and contracted quality assurance audits documentationBusiness Development :
May be recruited by Business Development for client meetings and vendor showsQualifications
College or university degreeMD, PharmD or degree in life sciences is a plusMinimum 7 years of experience in Clinical ResearchMinimum 5 years industry experience in the capacity of a QA auditor or equivalentMust have experience in planning, conducting and reporting all types of quality assurance auditsAuditing experience in USAExcellent knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines, FDA / EMA regulations, and applicable local regulationsTeam oriented with superior communication and interpersonal skillsStrong time management, organizational, planning and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task / be flexible and thrive in a fast-paced work environmentIntermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel Power Point, Outlook)Must be a reasonably effective public speakerAdditional Information
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