We are looking for a contract QA Manager to work with a client in Central London. 

We need a QA & Compliance Manager to lead and continuously strengthen quality and compliance framework across all project activities. This role is responsible for the hands-on implementation and oversight of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards and client expectations. 

The QA & Compliance Manager will provide practical guidance to study teams, proactively manage risk, oversee audits and inspections and drive continuous improvement across the business. Acting as a key partner to operational teams and senior leadership, the role plays a critical part in maintaining inspection readiness, supporting business growth and embedding a strong quality culture throughout. 

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS) 

Risk Management & Oversight

Quality Assurance & Compliance 

Audits, Inspections & Continuous Improvement 

Training & Quality Culture 

Regulatory Intelligence & Reporting

Data Protection & Governance

Vendor & Partner Oversight

Qualifications and Experience 

Ideal background: 

• Strong years of experience in clinical research, including time spent  in Quality Assurance and Compliance within a CRO, pharmaceutical or biotech environment 

   

• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) in a regulated clinical research setting 

   

• Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP, ISO standards and applicable global regulatory requirements 

   

• Proven experience managing clinical audits, vendor audits and regulatory inspections 

   

• Hands-on experience investigating quality issues, deviations and non-conformances, including leading root cause analysis and CAPA development 

   

• Experience assessing and managing compliance risks related to new services, technologies, or business initiatives 

   

• Demonstrated experience providing QA guidance and oversight to cross-functional clinical teams 

   

• Prior experience acting as, or supporting, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) role and ensuring compliance with data protection legislation (e.g. GDPR) preferred 

   

• Experience developing and delivering quality and compliance training programs 

   

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