Sr. QA Auditor

Regulatory Toolkit; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Durham, NC seeks an experienced QA professional to plan and conduct audits ensuring regulatory compliance across IQVIA contracts. You will prepare reports, interpret regulations, and advise project teams on corrective actions.

The role covers audit lifecycle from planning to closeout, CAPA, RCAs, and QA initiatives, with opportunities to train staff and lead continuous process improvements within established timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years experience in pharmaceutical/technical QA, with 3 years in QA.
• GXP knowledge and regulatory experience.
• Strong problem solving, risk analysis and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organization and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and report audits across IQVIA contracts.
• Evaluate findings and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Interpret regulations and advise project teams on compliance.
• Provide QA consultation to customers and monitors.
• Lead/coordinate QA initiatives and process improvements.
• Assist in training new QA staff.

Skills

Audit planning

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

eQMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Plan and conduct independent audits to assess compliance with regulations, guidelines, and operating procedures. Prepare and distribute reports of findings to supervisor, operations staff, management, and customers. Provide consultation in interpretation of regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Support management in promotion and assessment of compliance to regulations, guidelines and corporate policies.

Essential Functions

• Plan, schedule, conduct, report and close audit activities in any of the countries involved with IQVIA contracts to assess compliance with applicable regulations/guidelines, customer requirements, IQVIA SOPs and project specific guidelines/instructions
• Evaluate audit findings and prepare and distribute reports to operations staff, management, and customers
• Provide interpretation and consultation to project teams on regulations, guidelines, compliance status, and policies and procedures
• Provide consultation to customers and monitors in interpretation of audit observations and formulation of corrective action plans
• Manage Quality Issues
• Present educational programs and provide guidance to operational staff on compliance procedures
• Review, approve investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Action Prevention (CAPA) and Effectiveness Check (EC) plans and track till closures for quality events arising from Quality Issues, Audits, Inspections or during simillar QA activities
• Provide quality assurance consultancy activities and projects for clients within budget and established timelines
• Evaluate policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations/guidelines and provide recommendations to management for continuous process improvements
• Host audits/inspections,Ensure proper conduct of customer-initiated audits and mock regulatory inspections, and assist in regulatory facility inspections
• May perform GLP Archivist duties where needed
• Manage/oversee quality events updates in eQMS and/or Maintains the electronic quality management system (eQMS) and provides support in relation to the audit lifecycle
• Lead/collaborate/support in QA initiatives/projects for quality, process improvements
• Assist in training of new Quality Assurance staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Pref
• 5 years experience in pharmaceutical, technical, or related area, of which 3 years in Quality Assurance. GXP experience. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications..
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical research and development processes and regulatory environments..
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures..
• Strong interpersonal skills..
• Excellent problem solving, risk analysis and negotiation skills..
• Strong training capabilities..
• Effective organization, communication, and team orientation skills..
• Ability to initiate assigned tasks and to work independently..
• Ability to manage multiple projects..
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $75,400.00 - $188,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.