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Senior Manager, Clinical Compliance

Actalent
Lexington, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
Job Title: Senior Manager, Clinical ComplianceJob Description

The Senior Manager, Clinical Compliance will lead efforts in GCP Inspection Readiness by partnering with QA and functional areas to define inspection focus areas and support planning activities. This role is central to managing study team deliverables, coordinating SME preparation activities, and leading process improvement initiatives. Additionally, the position supports SOP and training enablement, issue management, and quality events.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with QA and functional areas to define inspection focus areas and support inspection readiness planning activities.
  • Manage study team inspection readiness deliverables, including storyboards, document preparation, and interview readiness.
  • Lead and coordinate SME and functional area preparation activities, serving as the central point of coordination.
  • Lead and manage process improvement initiatives, including the creation, enhancement, and revision of operational processes.
  • Ensure strong alignment between functional workflows, SOP frameworks, and quality system requirements.
  • Support functional areas in identifying SOP needs, authoring, reviewing, and performing periodic reviews.
  • Identify training needs and support the development, authoring, and delivery of functional area training related to operational processes and quality expectations.
  • Support internal and external issue management activities, including issue categorization, investigation participation, and deviation documentation.
  • Guide study teams and functional areas in defining effective CAPAs and tracking CAPA completion.
  • Partner with QA and other stakeholders to escalate quality events, potential serious breaches, and significant areas of concern through established escalation pathways.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Clinical Quality Assurance, GCP Compliance, Clinical Operations, or related quality functions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience leading inspection readiness initiatives or quality projects.
  • Experience supporting sponsor organizations and global clinical development programs.
  • Experience supporting FDA and/or international regulatory inspections.
  • Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ CQA), RQAP-GCP, or equivalent certification preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Extensive experience with global GCP inspection readiness programs.
  • Experience with FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, Health Canada, or other regulatory inspections.
  • Experience with mock inspections and inspection simulations.
  • Experience with inspection request management and logistics.
  • Experience with Trial Master File (TMF) health checks and remediation.
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Experience with CAPA development and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Experience with vendor qualification and oversight.
  • Experience with cross-functional project leadership.
  • Strong understanding of ICH E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice.
  • Strong understanding of FDA GCP regulations (21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, and 312).
  • Strong understanding of applicable EU Clinical Trial Regulation.
  • Strong understanding of Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM).
  • Strong understanding of ALCOA principles and data integrity requirements.
  • Strong understanding of Trial Master File Reference Model.
  • Strong understanding of Quality Risk Management principles (ICH Q9).
  • Strong understanding of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) methodology.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional inspection readiness initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple inspection readiness projects and develop inspection strategies and readiness plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess organizational compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate inspection readiness meetings and working groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across functional areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to present quality and compliance information to Senior leadership.
Work Environment

This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates who can work in the Eastern time zone.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $84.00 - $84.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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