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Encorium is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing comprehensive solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies with 23 years experience representing over 30 countries. Encorium has over 250 professionals working internationally with our Global Headquarters located in Wayne, Pennsylvania and our European Headquarters in Finland. Please visit us at www.encorium.com

We value high quality, flexibility, honesty and trust. Our team in Wayne, Pennsylvania is growing and we are looking for a

Senior Clinical Quality Assurance Associate with GCP experience

With minimal management oversight the qualified candidate will be responsible for:

	Professional communication with Encorium and Sponsor study team members
	Ensuring set-up and maintenance of the QA Central File (department and project-specific)
	Participating/Conducting all applicable QA activities (i.e. Audit Plan, ICF reviews, site audits, database audits, CSR audits to ensure compliance to applicable regulations., Encorium Procedures and ICH/GCPs.
	Assisting in the identification of areas and/or individuals that require additional training and ensure appropriate training sessions are conducted (i.e. audit observations).
	Assisting in providing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training to Encorium, and/or Sponsor, investigative site, personnel through presentations and meetings, as applicable.
	Assisting in the development, implementation and training of QA Procedures and other Encorium Procedures.
	Responsible for providing training, mentoring and support to QA and/or Encorium personnel, as appropriate.

The qualified candidate MUST have the following minimum requirements:

	Bachelor’s degree in a life science/related area (e.g. biology; chemistry) with 4 or more years of clinical research experience and 3 or more years recent auditing (preferred) or monitoring experience.
	Demonstrated expertise in Quality Assurance procedures, through knowledge of the drug development process, FDA regulations and guidance documents, ICH guidelines, strong oral and written skills, effective problem-solving skills and ability to orchestrate multiple activities at one time. International experience a plus.
	Experience with the development, implementation and management of corporate and departmental policies and procedures and be able to ensure that employees comply with them.
	Strong interpersonal skills and be able to build constructive relationships both internally and with sponsor personnel.
	Be able to consistently meet deadlines and complete tasks according to established levels of quality.
	Approximately 30% travel.

To apply: email resumes with salary requirements to hr@encorium.com

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