Senior Manager, Clinical Compliance

JenaValve Technology, Inc.

Senior Manager overseeing clinical compliance programs for JenaValve’s studies. Managing audits, vendor qualification, and internal training in clinical research and compliance.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in clinical research and compliance, with a strong focus on GCP auditing, CAPA management, and regulatory oversight. Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendor qualifications, and ensure adherence to quality standards in clinical operations.

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GCP Audit ExperienceCAPA ManagementClinical Compliance LeadershipSOP AuthorshipRegulatory Knowledge (FDA, ICH)

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchClinical Quality AssuranceGCP ComplianceAudit PlanningCAPA CoordinationSOP DevelopmentRegulatory Inspection ReadinessDocument Control ManagementVendor QualificationCorrective Action Evaluation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipPerformance FeedbackProfessional Development SupportCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Controlled Document Management SystemTraining MatricesQuality Management Systems

Industry Keywords

ICH E6(R3)FDA RegulationsISO 14155Medical Device ExperienceCardiovascular Therapeutic Area

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a risk-based audit program covering internal processes and investigational sites; author audit plans and reports, and lead inspection readiness activities including TMF health assessments and mock inspections; partner with Quality on audit scheduling, joint audit conduct, and preparation for regulatory agency inspections (FDA, EU Notified Body) and corporate quality audits.
Own CAPA and non-conformance management for the department; serve as the central accountability point for CAPA status, effectiveness checks, and closure, coordinating with functional owners across sub-teams; maintain alignment with Quality on CAPA creation, classification, and tracking to ensure consistency with enterprise quality system requirements.
Own the vendor qualification and ongoing quality oversight program for CROs, core labs, EDC vendors, and other clinical service providers; issue and track SCARs, evaluate corrective action responses, and escalate unresolved quality issues with contract implications to leadership.
Lead the Clinical Affairs procedure lifecycle, including authoring, reviewing, and approving SOPs and work instructions; coordinate the annual review cycle across sub-departments; maintain the controlled document management system in alignment with enterprise quality system standards, serving as the primary liaison to Quality on document control processes and procedure governance.
Monitor and communicate regulatory developments and GCP guidance updates (FDA, ICH, EU CTR); evaluate impact on operations and procedures and serve as the department’s internal GCP compliance subject matter expert.
Design and deliver the Clinical Affairs internal training program, including GCP onboarding, procedural updates, and audit corrective action training; maintain training matrices and completion records for all department personnel.
Directly manage and develop the Specialist, Clinical Compliance; provide day-to-day direction, performance feedback, and professional development support.
Support continuous process improvement and PMA/IDE activities as they relate to compliance, study conduct quality, and regulatory commitments; complete training for internal SOPs and maintain current regulatory knowledge.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in clinical research, clinical operations, or clinical quality assurance; medical device experience strongly preferred.
Minimum 3 years dedicated GCP audit or clinical compliance experience; demonstrated experience as a lead auditor conducting both site and vendor/CRO audits required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences, health sciences, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Thorough knowledge of ICH E6(R3), FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 812), and ISO 14155; demonstrated SOP authorship and procedure lifecycle management experience.
Prior people management experience; ability to lead and develop direct reports in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Cardiovascular or structural heart therapeutic area experience is a significant advantage.