QA Consultant Position at THSTI-CDSA: High-Paying Opportunity for Life Sciences and Pharmacy Graduates

The Clinical Development Services Agency (CDSA), a center of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), is seeking to hire a Consultant – Quality Assurance (Clinical Research). This position offers a significant opportunity for experienced professionals in the life sciences and pharmacy fields to contribute to public health research and development.

Position Details

Post: Consultant – Quality Assurance (Clinical Research)
Emoluments: A consolidated salary of ₹1,50,000 per month.
Age Limit: Up to 45 years as on the closing date of the application.
Tenure: This is a short-term project-based position. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance and project duration.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

To be eligible for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualification:
- A Doctorate in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, or Clinical Sciences.
- OR A Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, or Clinical Research.
- OR An MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BPT, or BVSc degree.
Work Experience: You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance within clinical research. You must also be certified in GCP/GCLP (Good Clinical Practice/Good Laboratory Practice).

Desired Skills and Job Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have auditing and inspection experience, a strong understanding of both Indian (DBT, ICMR, CDSCO) and global (EMA, FDA, WHO) regulatory guidelines, and a proven track record of managing quality systems in clinical trial and laboratory settings.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Leading and supporting quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conducting internal and external audits of clinical sites and laboratories.
Ensuring all research activities comply with regulations and institutional SOPs.
Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Preparing for and participating in regulatory inspections and sponsor audits.
Providing quality oversight for laboratory activities and ensuring GCLP compliance.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: The last date to submit the online application is September 1, 2025.
Application Process: All applications must be submitted online through the THSTI website. Applications sent through any other method will be rejected.
Application Fee:
- ₹590 for Unreserved, OBC, and EWS candidates.
- ₹118 for SC/ST, Women, and PwBD candidates.
Required Documents: You must have soft copies of your passport-size photo, signature, CV, and all relevant educational, experience, and caste/disability certificates in PDF format before starting the online application.

For detailed instructions on the application process and to apply, visit the THSTI website. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.