GCP Quality Consultant

GCP Quality Consultant Widler & Schiemann, LLC | Fully Remote (United States) |What Is the Job About? At Widler & Schiemann, this role goes beyond a traditional auditor position. As a GCP Quality Consultant, you will act as both an auditor and a trusted advisor to biotech and pharmaceutical clients, supporting them in building fit-for-purpose, inspection-ready quality systems. You will plan and conduct GCP audits — vendors, internal processes, and investigator sites — and contribute as a subject matter expert across clinical development and pharmacovigilance projects. This is a fully remote role designed for professionals who value: • Flexibility over rigid structures • Impact over hierarchy • Collaboration over corporate politics You’ll work closely with a small, highly experienced, entrepreneurial team where ideas move quickly, ownership is real, and your expertise directly shapes how biotech companies grow and maintain compliance. Why Join Widler & Schiemann? • Remote-first, flexible working model. Work from where you are most productive. • Flat organization, high-trust environment. No unnecessary layers — direct collaboration with leadership and clients. • Entrepreneurial, close-knit culture. A small team that values quality, ownership, and mutual support. • Meaningful work with biotech innovators. Help early-stage and growing companies navigate clinical development and regulatory expectations. • Real development, not a training deck. You’ll report directly to and work alongside two seasoned quality leaders — shadowing live audits, building documents together, and taking on more scope as you’re ready. • Sustainable pace. Designed for professionals who value work-life balance while staying intellectually engaged. Key Responsibilities • Plan and execute GCP audits, including investigator sites, vendors, CROs, central labs, and internal processes • Serve as a subject matter expert on clinical quality and compliance consulting projects • Interpret and apply international regulations including ICH GCP, GVP, FDA, and EMA requirements • Conduct gap assessments, risk evaluations, and HA inspection readiness activities, including simulated FDA and EMA inspections • Support clients in managing deviations, CAPAs, and quality events with pragmatic, compliant solutions • Contribute to the development and improvement of quality systems, SOPs, and governance frameworks • Provide advisory support to biotech clients on scalable, risk-based quality approaches • Work directly with biotech and pharmaceutical clients from day one • Stay current with industry trends, digital tools, and regulatory expectations, bringing practical insights to clients • Grow into broader consulting responsibilities over time Who We Are Looking For This role is ideal for someone who: • Enjoys working independently while staying connected to a collaborative team • Prefers substance over corporate titles or hierarchy • Finds motivation in helping biotech companies succeed • Values flexibility, autonomy, and trust in how work gets done • Takes pride in delivering high-quality, practical solutions, not just theoretical compliance • Finds a small, flat, remote environment liberating rather than overwhelming Requirements • Approximately 3–5 years of experience in a GCP environment • Hands-on clinical research or clinical quality experience (e.g., CRA, Clinical Project Manager, QA Auditor) • Demonstrated hands-on audit experience — you have conducted audits, not just supported them • Foundation in quality management, clinical research, or regulatory affairs • Strong understanding of global regulations (ICH GCP, FDA, EMA) • Strong writing and documentation skills; findings and recommendations are anchored in writing • Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver work independently • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions • Comfortable working independently in a small, flat, remote environment • Willingness to travel when an audit or activity requires on-site access Nice to Have • GVP / pharmacovigilance experience • Experience leading GCP audits in an international setting • Inspection readiness experience • Previous quality consulting experience • Biotech/life sciences background • Experience in additional GxP areas (GLP, CSV) • Interest in contributing to proposals, client engagements, or knowledge sharing Education • Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, nursing, or a related field • Additional certifications or training in GCP, GVP, or Computerized Systems Validation (CSV) are advantageous Work Model & Additional Information • This is a home-based, fully remote position within the United States • Travel is project-driven, planned in advance, and by request when an on-site is required. We don’t make unreasonable travel demands • Widler & Schiemann is an equal opportunity employer Additional Job Application TermsThis job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, and West Virginia.We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks. If you do not hear back in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities in the future.Do you agree to the additional job application terms outlined here:View LinkedIn Terms