QA Auditor II

Planet Pharma; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a QA Auditor to conduct and lead a variety of client and internal audits, including GxP inspections, ensuring compliance with regional guidelines. The role includes providing QA consultation to project teams and external clients, and serving as a resource to operations on audit matters.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of QA experience, with strong communication, root cause analysis, and multi-tasking abilities. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• 2+ years QA experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead client, internal or GxP audits and regulatory inspections as requested by senior management.
• Perform directed site, facility, vendor and/or sub-contractor audits.
• Provide GxP consultation and support to project teams and external clients.
• Lead process audits and participate as co-auditor in complex system audits.
• Conduct other QA audits or activities (e.g., database audits, clinical study report audits, sample results tables, process improvement).
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to operational departments on audit or QA subject matter.
• Prepare and present audit findings and related information at departmental, internal operations or client meetings.

Skills

GxP knowledge

Audit leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Root cause analysis

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct and/or lead a variety of client, internal or GxP audits and regulatory inspections as requested by senior management
• Perform directed site audits, facility, vendor and/or sub-contractor audits
• Provide GxP consultation and support to project teams and external clients
• Lead process audits and may participate as a co-auditor in more complex system audits
• Perform other types of QA audits or activities (e.g. database audits, clinical study report audits, sample results tables, process improvement)
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to operational departments on audit or quality assurance subject matter
• Prepare and present audit findings and/or other related information at departmental, internal operations or client meetings

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous QA experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’).

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of GxP and appropriate regional research regulations and guidelines
• Demonstrated proficiency and led a range of project based or internal GxP audits and vendor audits to high standards required by management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving, risk assessment and impact analysis abilities
• Solid experience in root cause analysis
• Above average negotiation and conflict management skills
• Flexible and able to multi-task and prioritize competing demands/work load
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for and maintain a corporate credit card with sufficient credit line for business travel

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Pay Rate Range: $35-43.50/hr based on experience