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Principal QA Consultant

Principal QA Consultant

Reference: BBBH28365
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Job details
Specialism
Quality Assurance
Expertise
QP
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Job type
Permanent
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Description

Lead quality excellence that shapes the future of clinical research.

R&D Partners 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.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

Technical Roles and 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:

  • 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.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click ‘Apply’ or to speak to one of our specialists visit the ‘Contact Us’ page.

R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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