Quality Engineer – Systems, Compliance

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Quality Engineer responsible for validation and compliance of GxP-regulated systems in clinical trials. Collaborating across teams to ensure inspection readiness and quality assurance.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead GxP system qualification and validation activities for the eQMS, COTS, and TPS.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain system validation plans, validation reports, UAT scripts, and periodic review records.
  • Administer and continuously improve eQMS quality event workflows - CAPA, nonconformance records (NCR), deviations, change controls, and document management.
  • Lead and maintain the Vendor Qualification Program and Third-Party System (TPS) audit schedule.
  • Lead vendor qualification and audit activities end-to-end.
  • Apply ALCOA+ data integrity principles across all system records.
  • Manage system change controls, post-change impact assessments, and revalidation activities.
  • Identify and escalate GxP system compliance risks; lead root cause analysis and drive CAPA for system-related quality events.
  • Collaborate with IT and DevOps/QC on software release validation, infrastructure qualification, and integration testing in regulated environments.
  • Plan, execute, report, and manage follow-up on the internal audit program per established schedule.
  • Own and maintain the vendor and TPS audit schedule; lead vendor audits, remote desktop reviews, and surveillance assessments.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent field.
  • Active certified auditor credential (ASQ CQA, ISO Lead Auditor, or equivalent) required at hire.
  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in quality assurance within a regulated clinical trials, pharmaceutical, or medical device/SaMD environment.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with GxP system validation using GAMP 5 (2nd ed., 2022) and/or FDA Computer Software Assurance (CSA) guidance.
  • Direct experience qualifying vendors and third-party systems.
  • Experience administering eQMS platforms (Qualio, Greenlight Guru, Veeva Vault QMS, MasterControl, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with TGA, MHRA, EMA, or other international regulatory authority inspection programs.
  • Experience supporting FDA QMSR or ISO 13485 third-party certification audits.
  • Experience with eTMF system qualification and clinical trial data management systems.
  • Experience planning and executing internal audit programs.

Benefits:

  • Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company.
  • Generous Paid Time-off: 20 days of vacation leave, 10 days of personal leave and 10 paid public holidays.
  • 401(k) Matching: Cogstate matches up to3% of your yearly salary in the 401k program.
  • Competitive Salary: We offer competitive base salaries.
  • Health, Dental & Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health & dental insurance options with competitive company contributions.
  • Short-Term & Long Term Disability Life Insurance: 100% employer sponsored.
  • Pre-Tax Benefits: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Learning & Development Opportunities: Robust learning program from mentorships to assistance with programs to improve knowledge or obtain certifications.