Global Quality Auditor

Elanco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Global Quality Auditor in Kuala Lumpur. You will be responsible for conducting audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of auditing experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, and is bilingual in English and Mandarin. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team while travelling up to 50% annually. This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of auditing experience in API manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and report Global Quality audits and assessments.
• Lead risk assessments and compliance issue escalations.
• Mentor and train new auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual in English & Mandarin/Chinese

Ability to analyze scientific information

Risk assessment capability

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in sciences or Engineering

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Global Quality Auditor (EGQCA)

As a Global Quality Auditor, you will be part of the Global Quality & Compliance Assurance (EGQCA) team to ensure commercial operations comply with company standards and regulatory expectations. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing audit readiness, risk assessment, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives across internal and external operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct, schedule, prepare, and report Global Quality audits and assessments of internal and contracted commercial operations.
• Lead or participate in risk assessments, mock inspections, audit trending, and compliance issue escalations.
• Mentor, train, and support qualification of new auditors; influence cross-functional teams using audit insights.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma projects, while maintaining strong communication and interpersonal relationships with auditees.
• Represent EGQCA in due diligence audits and assess Top 10 product supply chain operations to support uninterrupted product supply.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in physical/biological sciences, Engineering, or another technical field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of auditing experience in API manufacturing platforms.
• Skills: Ability to analyze detailed scientific/technical information, assess risk, interpret regulations, and communicate clearly (bilingual in English & Mandarin/Chinese).

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong process-oriented thinking, project management capability, and strategic problem-solving.
• Ability to identify trends, analyze linkages, and apply insights to compliance strategy.
• Strong collaboration skills within global teams and ability to deliver constructive feedback.
• Proven ability to influence, manage change, and maintain effective working relationships across all levels.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 50% or more annually (1–2 week trips; domestic & international; occasionally short notice).

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for this role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.