Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 14 hours ago
Senior Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist – Inspection Readiness for a contract role with a client involved in global ophthalmology clinical trials. The role focuses on ensuring inspection readiness for clinical investigator sites, coaching staff, and providing support during regulatory inspections.
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Responsibilities
Lead inspection readiness activities for global clinical sites, including pre-inspection visits, readiness reviews, interview preparation, and document workflow coaching
Support/coach site staff in key clinical quality areas: informed consent, protocol compliance, data integrity (ALCOA+), safety documentation, investigational product/device accountability, and ophthalmology-specific risks
Serve as site-facing support during regulatory inspections (FDA BIMO and others), coordinating front/back room activities, managing document requests, and ensuring accurate responses during inspections
Conduct targeted site assessments/audits based on risk and provide evidence-based readiness reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen site oversight, support CAPA, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field
7–12+ years in clinical research/quality assurance (focus on investigator site-facing GCP compliance + inspection readiness)
Experience directly supporting investigator sites through live regulatory inspections; FDA BIMO experience strongly preferred
Experience with pharma trials (IND/Phase 1–4) and medical device investigations (surgical/non-surgical)
Independent, collaborative, and able to travel up to 50% (domestic/international)
Preferred
Ophthalmology clinical trial experience
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent
Experience with inspection readiness tools and supporting inspections across multiple regions
Company
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
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