Principal QA Consultant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Quality Assurance
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SKILLS

Quality Assurance Good Clinical Practice Quality Management Systems Standard Operating Procedures Clinical Trials MS Office Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead quality excellence that shapes the future of clinical research.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Principal QA Consultant to provide consultancy support to clients in the clinical research and development space. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in Quality Assurance and Good Clinical Practice, looking to make a significant impact within a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a Quality Assurance specialist in Good Clinical Practice, offering expert guidance across clinical development activities.
  • Oversee and maintain client Quality Management Systems to ensure ongoing compliance and operational alignment.
  • Develop, update, and coordinate client Standard Operating Procedures to support controlled and consistent processes.
  • Deliver tailored Good Clinical Practice training sessions to strengthen client teams’ compliance understanding.
  • Carry out detailed Quality Control assessments of critical study documentation to verify accuracy and completeness.

General Responsibilities:

  • Support business development activities, including proposal preparation.
  • Oversee budgets and prepare invoices for assigned projects.
  • Maintain and promote the company’s reputation as an ethical and expert consultancy.
  • Ensure confidentiality of clinical trial participants, client information, and company data.
  • Foster professional relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants, and clinical trial investigators.
  • Contribute ideas to improve company operations and maintain awareness of ongoing projects.
  • Plan and organize personal workload effectively.
  • Engage in continuous professional development to maintain technical expertise.
  • Adhere to company SOPs and policies.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • A life science degree (BSc) or equivalent qualification.
  • Relevant experience in clinical drug development and a strong understanding of the regulatory environment for conducting clinical trials.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and maintain professional relationships.

For more information, please contact Frankie Cunningham.

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