Hybrid Associate Director, Quality Assurance, GCP Auditor

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About the role

  • Ensure the Annual Audit Plan is prepared, followed and maintained along with the Audit Progress Report and tracking of all audit types
  • Prepare, conduct and follow up on all types of internal and external GxP audits
  • Support and guide operational staff in preparing for customer audits and inspections and host/facilitate customer audits
  • Review and approve audit reports for other quality management personnel and act as Quality Lead Auditor when applicable
  • Assist in preparing investigational sites and TFS for regulatory inspections; provide inspection readiness strategy and manage teams during inspections
  • Oversight, management and support of Quality Issues including review and approval of Risk Reviews, CAPA and effectiveness verification
  • Oversight and management of Complaints, Potential Serious Breach and Potential Fraud and Scientific Misconduct investigations
  • Contribute to development and continuous improvement of the TFS Quality Management System and related QMS documents
  • Provide quality management advice and support to internal staff, departments and external clients; host Quality Committees
  • Ensure all GxP vendors are assessed and work with Vendor Management to resolve issues
  • Responsible for audit metrics and assisting with Quality Management metrics
  • Assist with proposals, costings and business development activities; review MSAs/Quality Agreements and manage RFIs/RFPs
  • Act as trainer for Quality Management and TFS staff; prepare and distribute the Regulatory Intelligence Newsletter quarterly
  • Maintain required knowledge of applicable regulations and company GxP standards and procedures
  • Participate in internal meetings and perform other tasks delegated by Senior Director Quality Management within scope of experience

Requirements

  • University/college degree or equivalent industry experience
  • Awareness of global and local industry trends, government policies and regulations in the clinical trials and pharmacovigilance area
  • In depth knowledge of GxP (including CSV) regulations and guidance
  • Previous auditing experience is required, with thorough knowledge of requirements for GxP compliance
  • Knowledge on GxP regulated computerized system validation activities and principles
  • Previous audit management experience
  • Good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
  • Good planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal
  • Several years’ experience in clinical research (e.g. monitoring, data management, drug safety, training, etc.)
  • Five to ten years’ experience of auditing in two to three GxP areas
  • International travel to audit sites, worldwide
  • Membership of a quality association (e.g. the Research Quality Association) is considered as an advantage
  • For candidates based in Italy - compliant with the Italian MoH Decree dated on 15th November 2011 (G.U. n°11 dated on 14th January 2012)
  • Applications welcome from candidates belonging to protected categories under art. 1 L. 68/99

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment
  • Fully Remote / hybrid or home-based work options (hybrid in Warsaw, Poland / Lund, Sweden or home based in UK, Italy or Portugal)

Job title

Associate Director, Quality Assurance, GCP Auditor

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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