Job Responsibilities
Internal Audits
- Plans and conducts assigned audits.
- Performs For Cause audits.
- Writes and issues audit reports, ensuring clear communication of audit findings to the auditees and relevant management.
- Reviews responses to audit findings for appropriateness and completeness.
- Closes assigned audits.
Customer Audits/Inspections
- Prepares for and hosts or supports customer audits.
- Prepares for and hosts or supports Regulatory Authority Inspections.
Other Responsibilities
- Serves as Lead Auditor on team-based internal audits.
- Serves as a trainer and mentor to less experienced QA auditors.
Supervision
- Requires minimal instructions on day-to-day work and new assignments.
Additional Tasks
- May write, review or revise QA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) / Work Instructions (WIs).
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Moderate travel may be required (up to 50%).
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a science/healthcare field or equivalent with extensive experience in GxP quality assurance auditing.
- Previous experience in conducting multiple audit types (e.g., vendors, investigator sites, trial master files, data management, safety reporting, and laboratories) is preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of GxP regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of medical and technical terminology related to the audit types to be conducted.
- Computer literacy appropriate to job requirements (Microsoft Office suite; basic SharePoint proficiency).
- Able to handle multiple tasks to meet timelines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Cultural sensitivity to allow effective communication with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to negotiate, problem-solve, and provide constructive feedback.