JobFrame · RDQUAL.RDQUALIT26D6.P1
R&D Quality · R&D Quality Assurance
P1 · P1 — Entry-Level Professional · Individual contributor
Median pay · United States
$73,428
$57,684 – $93,470 · USD · annual
Level position
P1 · 1 of 6 in track
Median pay
$73,428
$57,684–$93,470
Level
P1
P1 · 1 of 6 in track
Super-function
research_and_development
Demand-heat
very hot
3.5% growth
Summary
R&D Quality Assurance covering GxP compliance for nonclinical (GLP) and clinical (GCP) development activities — distinct from GMP manufacturing/commercial QA. Centers on auditing (investigator sites, CROs, laboratories, Phase 1 units, IMP/service providers), vendor/sponsor oversight of outsourced studies, quality-system processes (deviation/CAPA, document control), inspection readiness, and serving as regulatory liaison for FDA/USDA/OECD compliance. Excludes GMP product-release QA, QC laboratory testing, and validation engineering as standalone disciplines.
This level — P1 P1 — Entry-Level Professional
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision