About the role

  • Lead Auditor overseeing corporate audits of Quality Management Systems in medical devices, driving compliance and improvement strategies across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coordinate and perform corporate audits of the Quality Management System (QMS) as part of Integra LifeScience’s quality internal audit program.
  • Ensure that the corporate audit policy/procedures are fully implemented on audits conducted.
  • Work alone or lead a multi-skilled team of auditors.
  • Perform audits in compliance with recognized ISO, GMP, GDP, GCP, and GLP policies/procedures.
  • Physically perform and be responsible for the audits assigned as part of the annual corporate audit schedule.
  • Provide internal consultancy on specific area of expertise to the audit team and assist with improving audit standards and inspection readiness.
  • Supply formal reports to the head of the audit program on site audits, including audit observations and recommendations.
  • Identify problematic areas of site and quality system operations during audits and assist with improvement.

Requirements

  • Experience with Corporate, divisional, site, supplier GMP, GDP, GLP or GCP audits as a Lead Auditor for multi-national manufacturing companies in the medical devices or pharmaceutical sector.
  • Related quality/operations GMP work experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing site or equivalent combination of education and work experience in QS/QA/QC/OPS or a technical management and supervisory function.
  • Experience auditing technical files for conformance with EU regulations for CE-marked medical devices.
  • Experience working for regulatory agencies or Notified Bodies preferred.
  • Experience in one or more of these specialized technical areas: sterilization, microbiology, manufacturing facility engineering and design, statistical analysis, process validation, regulatory compliance, clinical trials, computer systems validation, quality systems and/or data security.
  • A working knowledge of different languages and a willingness to travel widely, including internationally, (up to 50%) would also be considered as assets.
  • Conducting supplier/regulatory compliance audits at medical device and/or pharmaceutical companies with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex quality and compliance issues.
  • Intimate knowledge of the 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU Medical Device Regulation, and MDSAP country requirements; personal experience in the roll-out and implementation of GMP, GDP, GCP, GLP, and ISO 14971 would be considered an asset.
  • Participated in or personally led audits of materials suppliers, manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and/or laboratories as a Lead Auditor or site QA/RA representative.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or sciences or relevant technical field required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Formal Auditor certification by a recognized body (e.g., IRCA, ASQ CQA, BSI, Exemplar Global).
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in auditing in quality, manufacturing, or engineering, or equivalent education and years of experience.
  • Experience in FDA controlled environment.
  • Strong collaboration skills and experience working in a matrix environment.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • short- and long-term disability
  • business accident insurance
  • group legal insurance
  • savings plan (401(k))

Job title

Lead Auditor, Quality Compliance

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$109,250 - $149,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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