In clinical research, careers often shift and move on quickly. Yet many of our senior auditors have dedicated more than two decades to quality assurance — and they are still energised by the work. Why? Because for them, quality is a professional craft that protects patients, sustains trust in science, and keeps innovation moving responsibly.
Professionalism that endures
When you spend 20 years inside sponsor audits, vendor assessments, and regulatory inspections, you develop a sharp eye. Our auditors have seen every type of system; from well-designed QMS frameworks to operations held together with spreadsheets and goodwill. The constant throughout has been their professionalism: the commitment to look past appearances and find out if an organisation is genuinely inspection-ready.
This dedication is why clients trust them. Sponsors know they aren’t just hiring “another set of eyes.” They are working with professionals who treat every audit as a serious responsibility to both regulators and patients.
Independence that matters
One of the most overlooked aspects of audit life is independence. Too often in the industry, QA becomes blurred with operations, with checklists designed more to satisfy internal stakeholders than to protect trial integrity. Our auditors remain fiercely independent. That independence allows them to tell sponsors the truth,even when it is uncomfortable. After 20 years, that integrity still matters. As one of our senior auditors
reflected:
“Ensuring data quality and patient safety is always the top priority. Tools can support us, but the work still requires a human touch that cannot be replaced.”
Pride in the craft
Auditing is sometimes reduced to tick-boxes and templates. But the reality is different. True auditors bring judgement, pattern recognition, and perspective earned across hundreds of projects worldwide. They can tell when a CAPA plan will stall, when a vendor system won’t scale, or when a trial site culture is quietly undermining compliance. That ability to connect the dots is what sets our network apart.
And it’s why many of our auditors still love the work. They take pride in being the professionals who protect patients by making sure trials are credible, compliant, and transparent.
A network built on shared values
At It’sQA Associates, we are proud that our network is made up of people who have stayed the course. Professionals who could have retired or moved on but choose to continue, because they believe the work matters. They value autonomy, rigour, and the impact they make on global research.
For sponsors, that means audits conducted with clarity and authority. For auditors, it means a professional home where their expertise is respected.
If you are an experienced QA professional who still believes in getting it right, you will feel at home here. We are growing our network of auditors who value autonomy, rigour, and impact. Message us to connect.
