About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Auditor based in Canada.
This role is an opportunity to contribute to quality, compliance, and operational excellence within a global clinical research environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled internal audits to evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, clinical research standards, and established SOPs
- Document, communicate, and report audit findings accurately and within required timelines
- Lead corrective and preventive action investigations and monitor compliance issues through successful resolution
- Maintain governing and procedural documentation
- Support client audits and regulatory inspections
- Independently perform vendor qualification assessments
- Deliver training on quality assurance procedures
- Follow up with project and study teams
- Research industry trends, regulatory developments, and quality best practices
- Identify opportunities to strengthen quality systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, physics, biology, mathematics, or a related discipline
- At least 6 years of quality assurance experience within a clinical research environment
- Quality auditor certification through ASQ, ISO, or an equivalent organization is preferred
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections is preferred
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, procedures, and operational practices
- Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical and clinical research regulations, including FDA, Health Canada, and EMA
- Strong knowledge of ICH and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
- Solid understanding of QA and QC processes, procedural document management, auditing methodologies, and training practices
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and creative problem-solving skills
- Strong conflict-resolution and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Conditions
- Estimated annual salary range of $100,000–$140,000
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Pension plan
- Generous paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fitness reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Eligibility for a performance-based bonus
- Remote work opportunity from anywhere in Canada