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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data and Documentation - Review and analyze clinical trial data and related documentation (internal and external). Provide guidance to clinical faculty and staff in clinical research documentation. Develop monitoring plans with indicators of quality, reliability, and adherence to SOPs. Develop and communicate outcome measures.
• Protocols - Provide input into the development of new protocols and plans for implementing new trials as requested by Principal Investigators/Managers. Coordinate the development of regulatory sections of investigator-led protocols, e.g., data safety monitoring plans. Develop and maintain SOPs for clinical trials. Act as a primary resource on an ongoing basis for clinical trials staff, responding to questions and issues pertaining to study documentation, GCP, or other issues as requested. Oversee documentation of monitoring visits and report status for leadership and investigators.
• Monitoring - Develop comprehensive data safety monitoring plans for all clinical trial activities within the assigned department to ensure that trials are conducted in compliance with the protocol, SOPs, ICH GCP, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Prepare and execute monitoring plans both internally and at affiliate sites, including site visits to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance; data management tasks to ensure study data integrity; verify essential documents are accurate, complete, and maintained; and coordination of applicable follow-up activities. Assist in the development and implementation of action plans for external monitoring/audit follow-up. Assist in preparation and conduct of audits/surveys/inspections by FDA, DHHS, institutional, and accreditation agencies. Develop improvement plans using quality improvement methods (process improvement, continuous improvement, total quality management, etc.).
• Quality Assurance Oversight & Management - Work with manager to plan and execute quality assurance activities and projects. Consult with stakeholders. Identify and use appropriate project management tools and concepts (scope management, planning, budget management, risk/issue management, communications management). Provide direction and guidance to team members on execution of deliverables. Develop and execute work plan, and provide support and oversight to team members regarding work plans. Set priorities for tasks based on importance and urgency. Delegate tasks effectively. Develop and provide quality assurance training and consultation for faculty, staff, and affiliate sites. Provide regulatory training (ICH GCP, FDA, DHHS, state, local, and institutional) and/or other training initiatives to faculty and staff, as assigned.
• Project Execution - Create work products and project deliverables, both independently and under direction of more senior-level team members. Understand and meet expectations for deliverable quality and timeliness. Oversee the creation of work products by others to ensure quality.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Requirement for Clinical Research QA Specialist

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• SoCRA or ACRP within 18 months of external hire

Requirement for Senior Clinical Research QA Specialist

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• SoCRA, ACRP, RAC or related certification within 18 months of external hire

Expected Starting Salary Range:

Clin Res QA Specialist: $58,406.40 - $74,588.80

Senior Clin Res QA Specialist: $76,336.00 - $97,489.60

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability