Director of Quality Assurance in Clinical Research

About IHI

At Innovative Hematology, Inc. (IHI), we offer a future where people with rare blood disorders flourish. Our experts provide the highest quality comprehensive services and holistic care to patients with bleeding, clotting and other hematologic disorders, and to their families.

What You Will Do

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for

• Oversight and continuous improvement of a clinical research quality management system in conjunction with IHI CEO and Medical Director, IHI Chief Clinical Officer, and the Chief Research Officer;
• Evaluations of existing studies through auditing;
• Development of training programs for new and existing research staff in collaboration with Research Education Coordinator;
• Ongoing maintenance and development of QA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) and review of other functional area SOPs relating to clinical research activities; and
• Oversight of internal investigations and CAPA program.

The Opportunity

• Conduct internal auditing activities to ensure research studies are performed in compliance with sponsor protocols, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), SOPs, and applicable regulations.
• Document and report on audits. Create/produce audit certificates. As needed, review audit reports with applicable team members.
• Create, update, and maintain an annual audit schedule and review with individual team members.
• Develop and/or review standardized operational procedures (SOP’s) and workflows for research related topics ensuring quality through consistency.
• Conduct internal investigations developing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans as needed. CAPA trends will be reviewed with Chief Clinical Officer or designees quarterly.
• Prepare and assist in follow-up for FDA Inspections. Be available to host the inspection if requested.
• Develop training program for research staff (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, research nurses and stud