Freelance GxP Auditors — Global Network

The QARP — Quality Assurance Research Professionals is expanding its international network of qualified freelance auditors and QA consultants.

We are looking for experienced GxP professionals worldwide to support audit, consulting, inspection-readiness, and quality-management projects for sponsors, CROs, clinical research sites, laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical-device organisations, and service providers.

This is a flexible, project-based independent contractor opportunity. Assignments may be remote, hybrid, or on-site, depending on the client’s needs, audit scope, geography, language requirements, and your professional expertise.

The QARP is a global network of experienced GxP auditors and QA consultants supporting organisations with high-quality, practical, risk-based compliance solutions.

Our work includes:

• GCP, GMP, GLP, GDP and GVP audits
• Sponsor, CRO, investigator-site, vendor and supplier audits
• TMF, central laboratory, pharmacovigilance and system audits
• Vendor qualification and ongoing vendor oversight
• Inspection readiness, mock inspections and regulatory support
• Quality Management System development and optimisation
• CAPA review, root-cause analysis and CAPA-effectiveness assessment
• Quality risk management, compliance consulting and professional training

The QARP Academy is our AI-powered online learning platform for clinical research and life-sciences professionals. It provides structured courses in ICH GCP E6(R2)/E6(R3), GxP principles, auditing, inspection readiness, quality systems, and professional development.

Together, The QARP and The QARP Academy create an integrated ecosystem in which organisations can be audited, advised, and trained to become inspection-ready.

The opportunity:

As a member of The QARP’s global auditor network, you may be considered for assignments that match your qualifications, specialist background, language capabilities, location, and availability.

Depending on your expertise, projects may involve:

• Planning, conducting and reporting remote or on-site GxP audits
• Reviewing protocols, SOPs, quality agreements, monitoring documentation, validation records, TMF documentation, safety records, CAPAs and other GxP evidence
• Preparing audit plans, agendas, checklists, reports and follow-up documentation
• Assessing compliance with ICH guidelines, applicable regulations, client procedures and quality standards
• Identifying risks, deficiencies and non-compliance; supporting root-cause analysis and CAPA review
• Supporting vendor qualification, supplier oversight and audit programme development
• Supporting inspection readiness, mock inspections, QMS improvement and training activities
• Providing specialist consulting in your relevant GxP discipline

Who we are lookiing for?

We welcome applications from experienced freelance auditors, quality assurance professionals, consultants and subject-matter experts with practical experience in one or more regulated GxP environments.

Essential qualifications:

• Demonstrable professional experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical quality, biotechnology, medical devices, laboratories, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs or another relevant GxP-regulated field
• Practical experience conducting, leading or supporting GxP audits
• Expertise in one or more areas: GCP, GMP, GLP, GDP, GVP, QMS, vendor qualification, inspection readiness, CAPA, data integrity, CSV/CSA or computerised systems
• Good knowledge of relevant regulations, guidelines and quality standards, including ICH GCP and applicable regional requirements
• Ability to plan, conduct, document and follow up audits professionally and independently
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, interviewing and risk-assessment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear audit-report writing
• Ability to work effectively with international clients and virtual teams
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Availability for remote work and, where relevant, willingness to travel

Preferred experience:

• Lead auditor experience
• Experience auditing sponsors, CROs, investigator sites, vendors, laboratories, TMFs, pharmacovigilance systems or computerised systems
• Experience with health-authority inspections, inspection readiness or mock inspections
• Familiarity with ICH GCP E6(R3), EU Clinical Trials Regulation, FDA requirements, EU GMP Annex 11, Annex 15, data-integrity expectations or relevant ISO standards
• Experience in specialist therapeutic or technical areas, such as oncology, rare diseases, biologics, vaccines, ATMPs, early-phase studies or medical devices
• Additional working languages and knowledge of local or regional regulatory environments
• Auditor certification, recognised auditor training or relevant professional memberships

What we offer:

• Flexible, project-based collaboration as an independent contractor
• Potential access to international audit and QA consulting assignments
• Opportunities matched to your qualifications, audit background, language skills and availability
• Remote, hybrid and on-site project opportunities, depending on client needs
• Collaboration with an international community of GxP professionals
• Selected learning and professional-development opportunities through The QARP Academy
• Opportunities to contribute as an auditor, consultant, trainer, mentor or subject-matter expert as the network continues to grow

Please note that joining the network does not guarantee a minimum volume of assignments. Opportunities are offered based on client demand, project requirements and the suitability of each auditor’s expertise and availability.

How to apply:

To be considered for The QARP global freelance auditor network:

1. Complete the auditor questionnaire.
2. Upload your current CV/resumé.
3. Clearly describe your GxP expertise, audit experience, industry background, therapeutic or technical specialisation, geographic coverage, working languages and availability for remote and on-site assignments.

Apply through: https://theqarp.com/join-the-team

We will review completed profiles and contact suitable candidates when an assignment matches their experience and availability.