Clinical Quality Management Specialist

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Quality Management Specialist (CQMS) to support a clinical research organization managing government-funded clinical research programs, including NIH and NIAID studies. This position is remote; however, candidates must reside within the DMV area.

Responsibilities

• Support the review, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Clinical Quality Management Plans (CQMPs)
• Provide quality and compliance guidance to clinical research sites, study teams, and stakeholders
• Maintain quality metrics, site performance indicators, and clinical performance tracking systems
• Assist with the development and maintenance of quality reports, dashboards, and compliance reporting tools
• Support SOP development, revisions, and quality process documentation initiatives
• Conduct data verification, quality reviews, and system validation activities to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Participate in audits, inspections, CAPA activities, and inspection readiness efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Clinical Quality, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, or a related regulated healthcare/life sciences environment
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research regulations
• 2–5 years of experience supporting Clinical Quality Management Systems (CQMS), audits, inspections, quality metrics, CAPA management, and quality process improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting quality metrics, compliance reporting, or clinical performance tracking systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Healthcare, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline; equivalent experience considered

Pay

Salary Range: $72,800-$83,200 annually based on experience

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Military Reserve Pay Offset