Senior Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist

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About The Role

The Senior Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist assists the Manager, Clinical QA, in maintaining the internal quality assurance program for the assigned business area. This role serves as the Clinical QA representative on clinical project teams and conducts internal and external quality audits to ensure Boston Scientific clinical investigations comply with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures. The Senior Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist also supports inspection readiness, Clinical Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, and acquisition integration initiatives.

This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

• Participate on clinical project teams and influence teams toward a continuous state of inspection readiness.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal and external quality assurance audits of systems, clinical investigative sites, procedures, and controls employed in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials.
• Assess sponsor, investigator, and monitor compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulatory requirements, and Boston Scientific policies and procedures.
• Assess the accuracy, validity, and quality of scientific data generated during clinical trials.
• Participate in problem-solving activities with project teams and investigator sites.
• Communicate audit observations to clinical investigators and clinical program managers.
• Document audit observations, evaluate the impact of audit findings, assess responses, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are completed.
• Ensure audit findings are appropriately tracked through closure.
• Contribute to the development of audit procedures and processes.
• Assist Clinical QA managers with annual audit planning, review and trending of audit results, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in preparing investigator sites for FDA and other regulatory agency inspections, including support for written responses to inspection findings.
• Stay current on worldwide regulatory requirements and advise management on the potential impact of regulatory changes.
• Support the Clinical organization in meeting Boston Scientific Quality System requirements.
• Support the CAPA process by partnering with Clinical NCEP/CAPA owners and providing quality assurance expertise.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Boston Scientific Quality Policy and all documented quality processes and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate resources are maintained to support Quality System compliance.
• Promote a work environment that supports the Boston Scientific Quality Policy and Quality System.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science, health, engineering, or a related field of expertise.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with quality systems and controlled processes.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ISO 14155 and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Auditing experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry in an area regulated by GCP regulations and guidelines, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. and international regulations and standards applicable to Boston Scientific.
• Additional quality certifications, such as ASQ, SOCRA, RQAP-GCP, or equivalent.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.

Pay

The anticipated compensation range for this role is $81,000 to $153,900. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience, pertinent education, and other relevant business or organizational needs. At Boston Scientific, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range. Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation (e.g., overtime, shift differential) and annual bonus target. Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, such as annual bonus target and long-term incentives.

Benefits

The value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific varies based on the actual location of the position and other pertinent factors. For more information, visit www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.