Lead Internal Auditor, GLP/GCP

CLS Labcorp Central Laboratory Services Limited Partnership; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a GLP/GCP Lead Internal Auditor in Indianapolis to oversee, plan and execute the internal audit program across clinical laboratory testing and operations. The role requires coordinating with QA and cross-functional teams to uphold regulatory integrity and drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, audit strategy experience, and a track record of mentoring auditors while ensuring CAPAs are implemented effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Biology.
• MSG or equivalent postgraduate degree; 10+ years experience may substitute.
• 8 years in regulatory environment (GLP/GCP).
• 4 years Laboratory/Quality background ISO 15189/ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the internal audit program.
• Schedule and oversee the approved audit program.
• Develop and clarify audit scopes to ensure comprehensive assessments.
• Approve and assign internal audits to appropriate team members.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and effective planning across audits.
• Serve as the primary host for internal audits and provide regulatory inspection support.
• Document audit findings and prepare detailed reports with actionable CAPAs.
• Lead monthly audit meetings and monitor activities for regulatory readiness.
• Train and mentor internal auditors; support continual professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Negotiation & networking

Auditing training experience

Quality management systems

Regulatory inspections experience

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Biology

MSG or equivalent postgraduate degree

10 years’ experience may substitute for education

8 years in regulatory environment (GLP/GCP)

4 years Laboratory/Quality ISO 15189/ISO 13485

Tools

Veeva Trackwise

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

GLP/GCP Lead Internal Auditor in Indianapolis, IN

Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday 8-5 pm

We are seeking an experienced member to join our Quality Assurance team. The Lead Internal Auditor plays a pivotal role in ensuring that clinical research laboratory testing operations comply with global regulatory standards and industry-recognized best practices, including GCP/GLP, ISO 15189, ISO 13485 and CAP. This position leads the internal audit program execution, drives process improvements, collaborates with management to implement audit strategies, mentors junior auditors, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to uphold quality and regulatory integrity across clinical laboratory testing and operational environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to oversee complex audit functions in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction. This role requires proactive, timely and responsive engagement with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal standards while continuously improving auditing processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing the Internal Audit Program: Plan and implement the internal audit program.
• Schedule and oversee the approved audit program.
• Develop and clarify audit scopes to ensure comprehensive assessments.
• Approve and assign internal audits to appropriate team members.
• Preparedness and Oversight: Ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement throughout the audit process. Facilitate effective planning and communication with all relevant parties.
• Audit Hosting & Regulatory Support: Serve as the primary host for internal audits. Provide regulatory inspection support and host sponsor audits as required.
• Severity Finding and Audit Report Review with Management: Document audit findings and develop detailed reports with actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement CAPAs and monitor their effectiveness. Lead audit review meetings and collaborate with management to address compliance gaps.
• Audit Program Monitoring: Lead and manage monthly audit meetings. Monitor audit activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Ensure audit and regulatory inspection readiness, in harmony with CLS QA programs and global processes.
• Internal Auditor Development: Provide training and mentorship for internal auditors. Collaborate with QA management and Regulatory Intelligence to ensure regulatory updates are proceduralized and embraced through staff training and team huddles. Develop audit leads and ensure continuous professional development and compliance awareness.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Support: Support, lead and participate in QA projects as needed to uphold compliance standards and continuous improvement strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in a Pharmacy, Chemistry or Biology related discipline
• Postgraduate degree (MSG or equivalent) in science or management related discipline, preferable. 10 years’ experience may be substituted for education.
• 8 years in regulatory environment (experience in GLP/GCP roles)
• 4 years Laboratory / Quality background specifically with ISO 15189/ISO 13485 standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years - Regulatory Industry expertise - GCP/GLP, ISO 15189, ISO 13485 and CAP
• 2 years’ experience as Lead Internal Auditor with strategic communication with clients
• ASQ Quality Auditor Certification
• ASQ Quality Manager Certification
• ASQ Quality Engineer Certification

Additional Job Standards

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and networking skills.
• Demonstrative skills include risk management application experience including risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Experience in training and developing internal auditors.
• Experience with quality management system and regulatory compliance inspections.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with compliance software such as Veeva or Trackwise.

Why People choose to work at Labcorp

At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great - it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.