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Quality Manager - Clinical Operations (Remote)
(Quality Manager - Cl)
Overview
Reference
Quality Manager - Cl
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
19 September 2024
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Quality Manager to ensure the highest standards of quality in clinical trials and processes. The successful candidate will ideally have experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA), potentially within a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization (CRO).
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Trial Quality Oversight:
- Implement, manage, and improve the QMS.
- Ensure adherence to GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee data quality and conduct quality control audits.
- Compliance and Regulatory Management:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies and maintain proper documentation.
- Process Improvement and Risk Management:
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and conduct root cause analysis.
- Training and Development:
- Develop and deliver training programs.
- Ensure team members are up-to-date on regulatory changes and quality standards.
- Collaboration with Key Stakeholders:
- Work closely with clinical operations, data management, regulatory affairs, and project management teams.
- Collaborate with external partners to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Audit Preparation and Reporting:
- Prepare for and lead audits.
- Compile and present audit reports, quality metrics, and compliance findings.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulatory submissions, data management, and trial monitoring.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Exceptional leadership and mentorship skills.
- A proactive approach to quality improvement.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities is essential.
- Experience as a CRA, ideally in a pharmaceutical company or CRO setting.
- Familiarity with GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Proven experience in auditing clinical trial sites and implementing corrective actions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field.
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical quality management preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research, with a focus on quality assurance or quality management.
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