Clinical Research Quality Assurance Specialist III

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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Tekton Research

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

💰 Private equity on 2023-10

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

Tekton Research is a multi-site clinical research organization headquartered in Austin, TX that conducts Phase 1–4 clinical trials across neuroscience, cardiometabolic, infectious disease, and general medicine. The company partners with sponsors, CROs, and biopharma to develop drugs, medical devices, and diagnostics, operating a network of physician-led research sites across multiple U. S. states with rapid site activation, dedicated patient recruitment capabilities, and high participant retention. Tekton emphasizes patient-centered care while delivering operational scale for complex and high-volume trials.

📋 Description

• Conduct in-depth internal audits of clinical research activities, including investigator site files, informed consent processes, source documentation, and data integrity • Evaluate compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA/EMA regulations, and sponsor requirements • Oversee inspection readiness activities, including mock inspections, and act as a QA representative during regulatory inspections • Identify, evaluate, and manage quality risks across the site network, prioritizing areas for mitigation • Develop and oversee quality improvement plans to address systemic risks • Lead root cause analyses and develop complex Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans • Monitor CAPA implementation, ensure effectiveness, and report outcomes to senior leadership • Design and implement site-wide quality improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices • Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality manuals • Provide advanced quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and auditing training to QA team members and clinical staff • Mentor junior and mid-level QA professionals • Act as a subject matter expert in regulatory requirements and advise clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and other stakeholders • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address quality-related issues and ensure trial integrity • Prepare comprehensive audit reports and executive summaries for leadership review • Analyze quality metrics to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and areas of excellence • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of GCP, FDA/EMA regulations, ICH guidelines, and clinical trial processes • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and planning skills • Ability to maintain quality work while prioritizing and managing multiple deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint • Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC), or similar platforms • Proven ability to conduct audits and prepare detailed audit reports • Demonstrated experience leading audits and managing regulatory inspections • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field • 5–7 years of experience in quality assurance, clinical research, or regulatory compliance, with significant experience in a QA leadership role • Experience working in a multi-site clinical research organization or network • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Approximately 50% travel, with possible increased travel during peak periods or project needs • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

🏖️ Benefits

• Approximately 50% travel, with the possibility of increased travel during peak periods or as project needs demand