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Our core competencies include pre-clinical, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist/Manager to support and strengthen quality systems across our growing DMPK organization, including quality oversight, inspection readiness, SOP management, training programs, auditing activities, data integrity initiatives, and archival systems.\nThis position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to help shape and enhance quality processes within a dynamic scientific environment.\nRoles and Responsibilities\nQuality Systems & Compliance\nSupport and maintain DMPK quality systems and compliance programs.\nEnsure compliance with GLP regulations, company SOPs, client requirements, and industry best practices.\nPromote quality culture and continuous improvement throughout DMPK operations.\nSupport quality oversight of both GLP and non-GLP studies.\nAudits & Inspections\nPlan, conduct, and report internal audits of laboratories, facilities, studies, processes, and documentation.\nSupport/host sponsor audits, regulatory inspections, and client visits.\nCoordinate responses to audit observations and inspection findings.\nAssist with inspection readiness programs and mock audits.\nConduct outside vendor audits as may be required, including laboratories and services for subcontracting and/or supporting services, and follow-through on any quality issues\nSOP & Document Control\nManage SOP lifecycle activities including drafting, review, approval, revision, and periodic review.\nMaintain document control systems and ensure compliance with document management procedures.\nWork with scientific teams to establish and improve quality procedures and work instructions.\nCoordinate employee training programs and maintain training records.\nTrack compliance with required quality and technical training.\nData Integrity & Documentation Review\nReview study documentation, notebooks, reports, worksheets, and electronic records for compliance and completeness.\nParticipate in investigations involving deviations, documentation issues, and compliance concerns.\nArchive & Records Management\nOversee archival and retrieval of study records, reports, raw data, and electronic files.\nEnsure compliance with record retention requirements.\nCoordinate archive activities with internal and external storage providers.\nSupport long-term data preservation and retrieval processes.\nEducation and Requirements\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.\nAdvanced degree is a plus.\nExperience\n5+ years of QA, QC, GLP, or regulated laboratory experience in CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries.\nExperience supporting GLP studies and quality systems preferred.\nExperience in DMPK, ADME, bioanalysis, or related scientific disciplines is highly desirable.\nKnowledge & Skills\nStrong knowledge of GLP regulations and quality systems.\nFamiliarity with data integrity principles and regulatory expectations.\nExcellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to work independently.\nExperience with document management systems and electronic records preferred.\nSalary and Benefits:\nFrontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, health insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance etc.\nFrontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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