Clinical Quality Management Specialist (CQMS)

Job Summary

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
• Aid in 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

Required 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

Compensation

• Salary Range: 72,800-83,200k annually *based on experience*
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset

Application Information

• This Job opens for applications on July 9, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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