Sr Coordinator, Quality Control

Company Information 

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.  

Company Culture  

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.  

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. 

Job Overview Summary  

This role conducts Quality Control (QC) activities on complex IRB and staff documentation to ensure accuracy compared to primary sources and adherence to all applicable Advarra quality control standards, federal regulations, and timelines. Requires a high degree of independent judgment, attention to detail and accountability. Works with the Manager and leadership team to identify strategies and methods to achieve organizational goals. Expertise reflected in consideration of continuously improving workflow.  

Job Duties & Responsibilities  

• Effectively performs the duties of a Senior Quality Control Coordinator, demonstrating strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently 

• Reviews and critically analyzes documents for accuracy in content for assigned submission types 

• Provides clear feedback to communicate errors to Research Services staff regarding missing and/or incomplete elements 

• Accomplishes daily workload priorities with flexibility and adaptability 

• Executes procedures in compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations 

• Support supervisor or director vision of team performance through timely processing of delegated tasks, appropriate escalation of workflow concerns, and proactive process improvement suggestions  

• Models QC best practices through peer-to-peer training and mentorship 

• Serves as a resource for process or workflow problem-solving, including root cause analysis and data mining 

• Propose and advocate adoption of team success metrics 

• Provides process improvement suggestions to management 

• Participates in team and department professional and personal development initiatives while maintaining a high level of integrity through cooperative and respectful interactions with colleagues 

• Performs quality control of all submission types (initial protocol and site submissions, all modifications).  

• Performs other duties as assigned 

Location  
This role is open to candidates working in the United States 

Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in health science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Intermediate knowledge of Federal laws and guidelines pertaining to Human Subjects Research Protection 

• Two (2)+ years of IRB, clinical research or quality control experience 

• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel  

• Familiar with PowerPoint, direct messaging applications such as Slack, remote meeting applications such as Zoom, and web-based proprietary software  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or attainment within one (1) year of eligibility  

Physical and Mental Requirements 

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation 

• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.  

• Learn and comprehend basic instructions 

• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities 

• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking  

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Advarra takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment. 

Pay Transparency Statement  

The base salary range for this role is $66,767 - $116,089. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base salary as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.