QA Compliance Lead Auditor – GCP Auditor

Fortrea

QA Compliance Lead Auditor responsible for providing regulatory expertise and leading GCP audits at Fortrea. Driving global quality initiatives and supporting compliance readiness in a regulatory context.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct risk-based end-to-end GCP audit activities, i.e., process, service provider/vendor, clinical investigator site, study, for cause audits
Provide GCP subject matter expertise and lead/influence the Clinical Development organization by providing guidance and client/authority facing support on specific niche regulatory topics to internal stakeholders, project teams and clients
Facilitate and review audit and inspection responses, including oversight of CAPA development and implementation
Contribute to the development and interpretation of global QA policies related to regulatory requirements
Support project teams in CAPA plan creation and execution
Support QA‑to‑QA relationships with key strategic clients
Lead or support reporting of quality metrics and trends via Monthly Reports, Quality Reviews, and Liaison Meetings
Manage (for area of expertise) or participate (for multi‑regulatory topics) in global Quality initiatives aimed at improving compliance and efficiency
Deliver audit‑related training, including basic, intermediate, and complex audit methodologies
Act as backup to the QA Manager as required and provide monthly activity reporting
Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance (RC & QA) responsibilities defined in applicable controlled documents are followed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline
Minimum 8 years of experience in a regulated environment, including GxP roles
Demonstrated regulatory expertise with detailed knowledge of GCP and applicable global regulations
Experienced Lead GCP Auditor with strong critical thinking and risk-based assessment skills
Strong strategic communication skills with clients and internal stakeholders
Experience leading or contributing to quality and process improvement initiatives reducing inspection risks and strengthen inspection readiness
Fluent in English, written and verbal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(K)
Flexible time off (FTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

GCP auditingCAPA developmentregulatory compliancequality assurancerisk-based assessmentaudit methodologiesquality metrics reportingprocess improvementinspection readinessglobal QA policies

Soft Skills

critical thinkingstrategic communicationclient-facing supportleadershipinfluencecollaborationtraining deliveryoversightproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement