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Identify and address compliance risks before regulators do. Our former FDA investigators and industry experts conduct thorough audits and mock inspections across GxP areas to pinpoint gaps, strengthen systems, and ensure you’re inspection-ready every time.

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Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare for FDA inspections

Proactively identify and resolve compliance risks before regulators do. Our audit and mock inspection services connect you with former FDA investigators and seasoned industry auditors who know exactly where the agency looks, what triggers observations, and how to close gaps efficiently.

Whether you need a targeted GMP, GCP, GLP, or CSV audit—or a full-scale quality system or supplier assessment—we deliver clear, actionable findings and practical remediation guidance. Each engagement is designed to strengthen your inspection readiness, streamline compliance processes, and build lasting confidence across your operations.

From early-stage gap assessments to final mock inspections, we help you anticipate and address issues long before they reach the FDA’s radar. It’s the smarter, more strategic way to safeguard compliance and stay ahead of regulatory scrutiny.

All of our services are backed by a Total Quality Guarantee.

Identify and fix gaps before the FDA does.

Get a true picture of compliance from professionals who’ve sat on both sides of the inspection table.

Reduce risk and protect your organization.

Pinpoint vulnerabilities across systems, suppliers, and processes before they become findings.

Gain practical, actionable insight—not just audit results.

Our auditors help you interpret findings and implement improvements for lasting compliance.

Be ready for inspection at any time.

We help you achieve and sustain a state of continuous inspection readiness across your operations.

GxP & Compliance Audits

Ensure your operations meet the highest regulatory standards across every GxP domain. Our former FDA investigators and industry auditors conduct comprehensive GMP, GLP, GCP, and related audits to assess compliance, data integrity, and system performance. From manufacturing and clinical research to digital systems and supplier oversight, we help you identify gaps, implement improvements, and maintain ongoing inspection readiness.

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Mock Inspections & FDA Readiness

Prepare your team and facilities for real FDA inspections through realistic, high-fidelity simulations led by former FDA investigators. Our mock inspections and readiness reviews replicate authentic FDA techniques, helping you uncover vulnerabilities, strengthen response protocols, and build confidence across your organization. From PAIs and BIMO inspections to full facility readiness reviews, we help ensure your systems, records, and personnel are fully prepared when regulators arrive.

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Specialized Audits

Address complex and emerging compliance areas with targeted audits led by experts who understand evolving regulatory expectations. From data integrity and pharmacovigilance to MDSAP, QMSR, and REMS, our specialists conduct in-depth evaluations that go beyond checklists to identify systemic risks and drive lasting improvement. These specialized audits help ensure readiness for FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and other global authorities while strengthening your overall quality and compliance posture.

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Case Study Deviation Backlog Reduction, CAPA Management, and Long-Term Staff Augmentation

Learn how The FDA Group deployed its staff augmentation model to support a multinational pharmaceutical company's QMS remediation efforts. This project principally included deviation and CAPA backlog activities, significant corrective and preventive remediation throughout the quality system, and extended support to assist in staff onboarding, training, and maintaining the continuity of improvements made across the QMS. The FDA Group accomplished its goal of eliminating all backlogs on time and under budget.

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Case Study Long-Term Quality System Staff Augmentation

Learn how The FDA Group partnered with a large clinical service company to manage its QMS remediation efforts and fulfill long-term staffing assignments for two vital roles in the management of the company’s quality and pharmacovigilance functions. This case study demonstrates the value of our convenient, cost-effective staff augmentation model as a means of circumventing the administrative costs and burdens of traditional hiring.

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Why work with The FDA Group?

 
  • Exclusive life science focus and expertise
  • Dedicated account management team
  • Right resource, first time (95% success)
  • 97% client satisfaction
  • Total Quality Guarantee

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Our Proven Process

Introductory Conversation

  • About Us
  • About You
  • Scope Of Work

Resources Definition

  • Background And Expertise
  • Location Of Resource
  • Rate Rightsizing

Proprietary Resource Selection Process

  • In-House Subject Matter Experts
  • Recruiting Team External Search
  • Resource Identification

Resource Presentation

  • CV And Rate
  • Perfect Match Summary
  • Interview Call Coordination

Agreement Processing

  • MSA And Addendums
  • Supplier Qualification
  • Kickoff Coordination

Account Management

  • Project Management Of Resource
  • Satisfaction Management For Client
  • Total Quality Guarantee

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Our resources can be utilized to meet the wide range of requirements throughout the life sciences, as well as to support staffing assignments, lead and manage related activities, bridge staffing gaps, and provide long-term or interim leadership.


Please contact us to learn more about fulfilling specific audit and mock inspection needs. We help clients secure a wide variety of life science resources for both contracted and direct hire engagements with the perfect combination of qualifications, experience, and motivation for succeeding in challenging and demanding projects.