Computer System Assurance (CSA) Consultant

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Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Computer System Assurance (CSA) Consultant to support GxP compliance activities across Pharmacovigilance (PV), Clinical, and Regulatory Affairs systems. This role will work closely with Quality, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure systems are implemented, maintained, and operated in compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide CSA / CSV subject matter expertise across PV, Clinical, and Regulatory Affairs platforms
• Support system implementations, enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and data migrations from a compliance perspective
• Develop and review validation deliverables including Validation Plans, Risk Assessments, Traceability Matrices, and Validation Summary Reports
• Review and approve lifecycle documentation (URS, specifications, test plans, test summaries) in alignment with ALCOA+ and Good Documentation Practices
• Oversee validation readiness and ensure prerequisites are met prior to formal testing
• Support change control, configuration management, and release activities
• Partner with Quality, System Owners, and Business Process Owners to ensure ongoing compliance
• Provide guidance on CSA-based, risk-driven validation approaches
• Conduct periodic system compliance reviews, validation health checks, and lifecycle assessments to ensure continued validated state and ongoing regulatory compliance
• Support periodic review activities including user access reviews, audit trail assessments, data integrity evaluations, and system inventory maintenance
• Assess the compliance impact of deviations, incidents, CAPAs, and system issues, ensuring appropriate remediation and documentation
• Review and support vendor documentation, supplier assessments, and SaaS provider quality documentation to support risk-based compliance decisions
• Monitor and evaluate regulatory inspection observations, internal audit findings, and compliance trends to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Participate in governance forums and compliance review boards, providing CSA guidance for system lifecycle management and ongoing operational support

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience supporting GxP systems in Pharmacovigilance, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, or a combination of these domains
• Hands-on experience supporting GxP systems in Pharmacovigilance, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, or a combination of these domains
• Strong understanding of CSA principles, CSV, and SDLC processes
• Experience authoring and/or reviewing validation documentation
• Working knowledge of GxP regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH) and data integrity expectations
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with Quality and business stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Experience with enterprise platforms supporting PV, Clinical, or Regulatory operations
• Prior role as a Validation SME, CSA Lead, or Compliance Consultant
• Familiarity with electronic quality systems, change management tools, or application lifecycle management platforms