Senior QA Specialist

We are seeking a'senior QA'specialist?who?will play a critical role in driving compliance and quality across the organization's biometric services?and computer'systems. This role involves hands-on execution of QA activities, leadership in audits and risk management, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams such as data management,?biostatistics,'statistical programming, software development?and validation, and IT?and'security. The senior QA'specialist?will ensure that processes,?computer'systems, and deliverables adhere to?GxP, ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and?other applicable regulations, as well as?internal quality standards through proactive oversight, documentation review, system validation, and continuous process improvement. Essential Functions?and?Responsibilities? 1. Document & Process Auditing?

• Conduct and/or?host?internal audits?and?vendor audits?
• Review and audit Trial Master File (TMF) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance?
• Track and report audit findings, deviations, and CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions)?
• Perform?risk-based audit planning and inspection readiness assessments?

2. SOPs, Policies and QMS Maintenance?

• Review and?assist?in?developing?policies,?SOPs, work practice documents,?forms?and?other?Quality Management System (QMS) documents?

• Ensure alignment with?the?company's?Quality?Policy?and?applicable?external regulations?

• Ensure controlled documents are?reviewed periodically?and?in a timely manner?

• Document?and manage?deviations, nonconformances, and CAPAs?

• Maintain quality records and support archiving?in accordance with?regulatory timelines?

3. Training Management?

• Collaborate with functional managers to?establish?and periodically review training curricula, including study-specific training for internal teams?

• Monitor overdue training, and follow up with?individuals and their supervisors until completion?

4. Computer System Validation?Support?

• Participate in validation planning and execution for internal and customer-facing systems?

• Collaborate with software?validation team?and IT to review:?

• Computer system validation plan?(CVP)?

• Functional/user requirements'specifications and risk assessments?

• Test scripts, validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), and traceability matrices?

• Test run reports and validations summary reports?

• Review change requests, bug reports, and ensure re-validation as needed?

• Ensure systems?comply with?21 CFR Part 11 requirements, including audit trails, access control, and electronic signatures?

5. Audit and?Inspection Readiness?

• Plan, execute, and document internal process audits, project/study?audits, and vendor audits.

• Coordinate with IT and product teams to ensure systems and environments are audit-ready by confirming that the following activities are performed?in accordance with?SOPs:?

• Systems are?validated?and reviewed?in a timely manner?

• Audit trails and system logs are?monitored?and reviewed?

• Access reviews,'system related?exercises?and tests,?and security scans are performed periodically?

• Coordinate with biometric teams to ensure services are performed?in accordance with?applicable regulations and EDETEK SOPs,?including following QC processes, proper document versioning, review and approval, and?appropriate documentation?and sign-off for deviations?

• Lead or?assist?in pre-inspection readiness for regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA).

• Track findings,?respond to?audit reports, manage CAPAs through resolution and effectiveness checks,?and ensure?timely?completion with evidence?retained?for review?

6. Cross-Functional Support?

• Act as a QA liaison across departments,?including Biometrics, Software Development, and IT/Security.

• Mentor junior QA team members by providing training and peer reviews.

• Represent QA in project meetings, product releases, and client quality discussions.

• Respond?to client quality inquiries and due diligence questionnaires.

7. Continuous Improvement?

• Lead or contribute to risk assessments for clinical projects, software systems, and vendor engagements.

• Identify?quality gaps or inefficiencies and propose remediation or process improvement initiatives.

• Monitor and analyze quality metrics and trends (e.g., deviation rates, audit findings, CAPA effectiveness).

• Contribute to QMS improvement projects and ensure effective cross-functional adoption.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written)?

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines?

• Capable of prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment?

• Demonstrated collaboration skills across diverse teams and functions?

• Adaptable and productive in a dynamic, evolving environment?

• Proficiency?with Microsoft Office applications?
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related field?

• Minimum of 5 years of QA experience in clinical research, clinical systems, or regulated software environments?

• Strong knowledge of?GxP, ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and SDLC principles?

• Proven experience in conducting audits and managing CAPAs?

• Excellent documentation and communication skills?

• Preferred: Experience in a company offering?eClinical?or biometric services?

• Preferred: Familiarity with electronic QMS platforms such as?ZenQMS?

Benefits Benefits vary by country, but remain competitive. Below is a sample of the benefits offered to U.S. employees.

• Choice of comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance plans
• Paid vacation time and sick days
• Corporate holidays annually
• Participation in the 401K Plan
• Comprehensive perks and discount programs for AAA, wholesale, insurance, Rx, fitness, pets, entertainment, etc.
• Health Advocate and Employee Assistance Program

Location This is a remote position, and we are open to candidates based in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement EDETEK is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. Whenever possible, the company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.