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Associate Director, Risk Based Quality Management
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A Director of Risk Management directs and oversees risk management activity for a company or organization. Evaluates risk, develops strategies to mitigate or offset risks that could result in financial losses, and directs implementation of risk management strategies. May direct risk management in investments, business operations and finance, or insurance..
$145,604 / year median in the U.S.
Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4515516
Job Title:
Associate Director, Risk Based Quality Management
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Location:
Salem
Date Posted:
06/20/2026
Hours Worked Per Week:
Not Provided
Shift:
Not Provided
Duration of Job:
Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary Remote Full time R12384 The Associate Director, Risk Based Quality Management is responsible for developing, implementing and optimizing RBQM frameworks across the clinical trial portfolio. This role ensures proactive detection, assessment, and mitigation of operational, data quality, and patient safety risks, enabling efficient, compliant, and inspection ready trial execution. The Senior Manager partners across Clinical Management, Data Management, Biostatistics, Quality Assurance, Safety, and external vendors to embed a data driven, risk proportionate oversight model that aligns with global regulatory expectations (e.g. ICH E6(R3), E8(R1), FDA, EMA).
Key Responsibilities:
RBQM Strategy & Governance Lead the development, enhancement, and governance of the RBQM operating model, including risk frameworks, processes, tools, and performance metrics. Drive adoption of risk-based approaches across the trial lifecycle-from protocol design and risk assessment to study conduct oversight and closeout. Serve as the subject matter expert representing RBQM in cross-functional forums, audits, and regulatory inspections. Risk Assessment & Mitigation Provide guidance regarding and/or facilitate cross-functional risk identification and evaluation (e.g., KRIs, QTLs, operational/process risks) at study, program, and portfolio levels. Oversee creation, review, and maintenance of study-level Quality Tolerance Limits and provide oversight of timely evaluation and escalation of deviations. Develop, in conjunction with applicable stakeholders, Risk Management and Sponsor Oversight Plan(s) to outline holistic approach to RBQM and oversight activities in support of trial conduct risk mitigation strategies. Monitor key risk indicators and performance metrics to identify emerging trends, quality signals, and potential compliance issues from a portfolio perspective. Operational Oversight & Analytics Partner with Clinical Management, Monitoring Oversight, Data Sciences, and other applicable departments to ensure effective centralized monitoring strategies and data-driven decision-making. Oversee analytical reviews of operational and clinical data to support proactive quality management. Lead cross-functional data reviews to confirm risk controls are effective and adjustments are implemented when needed. Process Improvement & Innovation Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, standardization, and quality in RBQM processes. Champion the integration of digital tools, analytics platforms, and automation to enhance risk detection and oversight. Support change management and training strategies to embed RBQM across the organization. Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration Ensure alignment and compliance of CROs and vendors with RBQM requirements and expectations. Provide strategic direction and guidance to internal teams and external partners on RBQM methodologies and best practices. Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness Ensure RBQM processes meet global regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality frameworks. Lead or contribute to audit and inspection preparation, responses, CAPA development, and remediation activities related to RBQM. Oversight of External Service Providers Provide operational oversight of external service providers (e.g., CROs/FSPs, consultants, vendors) involved in the execution of applicable operational activities. Ensure external ... Managers, All Other
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Job Requirements
Experience Required:
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Education Required:
None
Minimum Age:
N/A