Job Description – VQA Analyst (Vendor Quality Assurance Analyst)

Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or support audits and report preparation/distribution, Support quality issues management, Customer Audit/ Regulatory Inspections hosting, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) and Effectiveness Check (EC) plan review, approval and closure and Audit plan development. Provide consultation in interpretation of regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Support management in promotion and assessment of compliance to regulations, guidelines and corporate policies, lead/support in QA initiatives/projects for quality, process
• Plan, schedule, conduct, report and close audit activities in any of the countries involved with IQVIA contracts to assess compliance with applicable regulations/guidelines, customer requirements, Standard Operating Procedures ( SOPs) and project specific guidelines/instructions.
• Evaluate audit findings and prepare and distribute reports to operations staff, management, and customers.
• Provide interpretation and consultation to project teams on regulations, guidelines, compliance status, and policies and procedures.
• Host audits/inspections, Ensure proper conduct of customer-initiated audits and mock regulatory inspections, and assist in regulatory facility inspections.

• Present educational programs and provide guidance to operational staff on compliance procedures.
• Provide quality assurance consultancy activities and projects for clients within budget and established timelines.
• Evaluate policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations/guidelines and provide recommendations to management for continuous process improvements.
• Assist in training of new Quality Assurance staff.
• Support in QA initiatives/projects for quality, process improvements
• Manage/oversee quality events updates in eQMS
• Maintains the electronic quality management system (eQMS) and provides support in relation to the audit lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Quality Management, or related field.

• 2 to 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance, audits, compliance, or clinical research preferred.

• Understanding of GxP principles, regulatory guidelines, and CAPA methodologies.

• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency with Quality Management Systems (eQMS) is preferred.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.