Senior Global GMP Compliance Auditor (Remote, 60% Travel)

Lonza Group Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Global benefits access

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Manchester (remote with extensive travel) seeks an experienced Corporate Compliance Auditor to design, plan and execute cGMP audits across a global footprint, spanning biologics, cell therapies, sterile products and APIs.

The role partners with manufacturing sites to elevate standards and ensure inspection readiness. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in cGMP QA/auditing, MHRA/HPRA inspector experience, and a MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or related field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cGMP QA/auditing experience.
• Experience as Health Authority Inspector (MHRA/HPRA) required.
• Lead global audits across biologics, sterile products, APIs.
• Mentor junior auditors and provide compliance guidance.
• Advise sites on regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

• Champion Global Excellence: Support the global vision and strategic objectives for HR processes and technology, ensuring alignment with Lonza's goals.
• Advise and support sites in developing and executing remediation actions, preparing for and managing regulatory inspections, and ensuring compliance.
• Provide GMP compliance expertise and best practice guidance.
• Perform Supplier Quality assessments and audits.
• Act as SPOC for assigned suppliers within a global portfolio.
• Monitor and assess compliance risks across business units.
• Mentor and coach auditors

Skills

cGMP auditing

Health Authority inspections

Risk assessment

Supplier QA

Auditor mentoring

Education

MSc in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacy or related field

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Manchester (remote with extensive travel) seeks an experienced Corporate Compliance Auditor to design, plan and execute cGMP audits across a global footprint, spanning biologics, cell therapies, sterile products and APIs.

The role partners with manufacturing sites to elevate standards and ensure inspection readiness. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in cGMP QA/auditing, MHRA/HPRA inspector experience, and a MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or related field.