Lead Internal Auditor, GLP/GCP

Labcorp; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) & ESPP

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a GLP/GCP Lead Internal Auditor to join our Indianapolis Quality Assurance team. This role drives the internal audit program to ensure compliance with global standards including GCP/GLP, ISO 15189, ISO 13485 and CAP, while mentoring junior auditors and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will lead audits, manage CAPAs, support regulatory inspections, and oversee audit reporting in a fast-paced laboratory environment, aligning with CLS QA programs and

Qualifications

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

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.
• Prepare stakeholder engagement throughout the audit process.
• Facilitate effective planning and communication with all relevant parties.
• Serve as the primary host for internal audits and provide regulatory inspection support.
• Lead audit review meetings and implement CAPAs with management.

Skills

Regulatory (GLP/GCP)

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Chemistry/Biology

Postgraduate degree in science or management

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

• 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.

If you have a passion for compliance auditing and a drive for operational excellence, join our growing Quality team as a GLP/GCP Lead Internal Auditor and take your career to the next level at Labcorp. Imagine being involved in innovation and projects that change the course of our industry daily! At Labcorp, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive pharmaceutical solutions service companies, you will have an opportunity to build an exciting career while you make a direct impact on the lives of millions.

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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