Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Associate Director of Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) to join our team. This key role will report to the Head of Clinical Quality Assurance and is responsible for assisting with the establishment of a robust QA system for our clinical operations. In this role, you will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote a culture of quality throughout the organization. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist CQA Leadership with development and execution of CQA audit plans supporting Apogee clinical study programs
• Perform or provide oversight of assigned GCP audits e.g. clinical investigator sites, clinical vendor qualifications, trial master files, internal processes and clinical study documents with minimal supervision
• Act as CQA lead representative at clinical study team meetings and other study related meetings
• Partner with clinical functions to provide quality guidance as required to drive the implementation of fit for purpose procedures that support clinical data and documentation generated activities are executed in compliance with GCP
• Facilitate and/or review the investigation of reported quality events to evaluate the appropriateness of CAPAs proposed to mitigate risk of issue re-occurrence
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical QA procedures and other governance standards as assigned
• Assist in the periodic reporting of key quality metrics to leadership to assist in driving improvements in GCP compliance across the organization
• Assist in the development and/or delivery of GCP training topics and quality standards as directed
• Assist QA Leadership in fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization, emphasizing the importance of compliance, data integrity, and patient safety in support of corporate goals
• Collaborate with clinical functions to support inspection readiness activities
• Perform key activities during regulatory authority inspection and/or external audits as directed by Head of CQA

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant biological sciences or equivalent is required, advanced degree a plus
• 8-10 years professional experience in Quality Assurance within the biopharma industry, including increasing responsibilities in the Clinical QA function
• Minimum of 6 years of direct audit experience in GCP
• In-depth working knowledge of GCP regulations and guidelines, including FDA, EMA, and ICH requirements
• Extensive experience using electronic QMS to monitor, report, and track quality tasks and key quality performance indicators
• Strong communication (oral and written), effective interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and drive change
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Flexible and creative to meet the needs and challenges of a growing, dynamic company
• Focus on fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines and changing priorities
• Position requires up to 25% travel including mandatory in-person attendance at All Hands meetings typically held twice per year

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $170,000-$190,000. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.