Clinical Quality Management Specialist

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 hybrid; 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.

Requirements

• 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

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Military Reserve Pay Offset.