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Quality Assurance Manager

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, KS

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SKILLS
Auditing, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cancer, Clinical Data, Clinical Information, Clinical Outcomes, Clinical Research, Clinical Support, Clinical Trial, Clinical Trial Management, Coaching, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, External Audit, FDA Requirements, Federal Laws and Regulations, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Identify Issues, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Regulations, Staff Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Kansas City, KS
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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13585233 ![](https://www.jobelephant.com/banners/4004362.gif) r r**Quality Assurance Manager** r r **Department:** SOM KC Cancer Center Administration \-\-\-\-- KMCRI-Administration **Position Title:** Quality Assurance Manager **Job Family Group:** Professional Staff **Job Description Summary:** The Quality Assurance Manager will work to ensure the Clinical Trial Organization (CTO) established standard processes and procedures are being followed and maintained. Along with the QA team, the QA Manager provides quality control support, assistance and direction for clinical trials supported by KUCC or where KUCC is a participating site. In partnership with the Clinical Trials Office, the QA Team assures clinical trials are being conducted in accordance with Institutional and Regulatory guidelines; therefore, achieving quality and efficacious data and positive clinical outcome with the ultimate goal of innovative, safe, and quality care for cancer patients. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region\'s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research. **Job Description:** **Job Duties** - Perform internal audits of the Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials (IITs) conducted at The University of Kansas Cancer Center to ensure protocol compliance, and adherence to Clinical Trials Office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the applicable Institutional and Regulatory guidelines and requirement(s). - Work collaboratively with Principal Investigator, CTO Project Directors and other study team members to address concerns following internal and external audits. - Interact with Pharmaceutical company sponsor Quality Assurance auditors, Clinical Research Organization (CRO) auditors Cooperative group nurse auditors, and other academic institution QA teams in the scheduling, preparation and hosting of external audits both onsite and remote. - Serve as the primary point of contact for internal audits, external audits, FDA and other Regulatory agency Inspections prior to, during and following conclusion of the audit or inspection. - Responsible for the preparation of external audits by conducting objective, high level review of clinical trial information managed by the KU Cancer Center, including Cooperative groups, and Pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials in preparation for external audits. - Collaborate with Principal Investigator, Clinical study team, Regulatory team, Correlative Laboratory and Investigational Drug Services in preparation of external audits and Regulatory Inspection. - Stay current and act accordingly within the framework of Regulatory guidelines provided by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies and ethical guidelines pertaining to the clinical research industry. - Act as a Quality Assurance resource to clients of The KU Cancer Center, evaluate problems and provide solutions. - Responsible for ongoing individual and group training and development of staff, mentoring and coaching, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures as assigned by Quality Assurance Project Manager. - Participate in SIVs and kick-off meetings to represent quality assurance objectives as assigned by the Quality Assurance Project Manager. - Identify project issues and suggest possible solutions; manage problem resolution through expedient and corrective means. - Investigate and respond to CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventive Action) requests by collaborating with Clinical Trials Off ce study team members, Investigational Drug Services, Correlative Laboratory and other teams involved with the audit. - Provide support to the Data Safety Monitoring Committee Coordinator (DSMC) by generating and reviewing reports, creating meeting agenda, and attending quarterly meetings. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. **Work Environment:** This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months. Incumbent will work remotely and on campus based on a set departmental schedule based on management approval and must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. This position may require minimal travel to attend national meetings, etc. **Required Qualifications** **Work Experience**: 6 years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Experience with FDA regulations relevant to drugs, devices, biologics. Experience with CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventive Acti

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