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Lead Internal Auditor – Global Quality(m/w/x)
Leading risk-based internal audits of QMS compliance for medical device and pharma operations. 8+ years in regulated quality systems and internal auditing required. Audit strategy development, complex multi-site audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years’ experience in regulated quality systems
- 8+ years’ experience in internal auditing
- 8+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance
- Experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries
- 5+ years’ experience as Lead Internal Auditor
- Audit planning experience
- Audit execution experience
- Auditor management experience
- ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification
- Experience auditing full product lifecycle
- Experience auditing design processes
- Experience auditing manufacturing processes
- Experience auditing laboratories
- Experience auditing post-market surveillance
- Experience auditing support processes
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong risk-based thinking skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to influence across global matrix organizations
- Proven ability to manage multiple audits
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
- Maintain professionalism during audits
- Maintain integrity during audits
- Maintain sound judgment during audits
- Willingness to travel globally up to 50%
Tasks
- Plan and lead risk-based internal audits
- Conduct audits in pharmaceutical and medical device operations
- Serve as Lead Auditor for complex, cross-functional, and multi-site audits
- Assess QMS compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA cGMP/QSR, EU GMP, IVDR, and ICH requirements
- Develop audit strategies, plans, and reports
- Communicate audit findings, trends, and improvement opportunities
- Identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement
- Provide guidance on regulatory and quality requirements
- Train and coach sites on self-directed audits
- Support inspection and audit readiness activities
- Prepare for regulatory authority inspections and Notified Body audits
- Assist with nonconformity and observation responses
Work Experience
- 8 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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Lead Internal Auditor – Global Quality(m/w/x)
Leading risk-based internal audits of QMS compliance for medical device and pharma operations. 8+ years in regulated quality systems and internal auditing required. Audit strategy development, complex multi-site audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years’ experience in regulated quality systems
- 8+ years’ experience in internal auditing
- 8+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance
- Experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries
- 5+ years’ experience as Lead Internal Auditor
- Audit planning experience
- Audit execution experience
- Auditor management experience
- ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification
- Experience auditing full product lifecycle
- Experience auditing design processes
- Experience auditing manufacturing processes
- Experience auditing laboratories
- Experience auditing post-market surveillance
- Experience auditing support processes
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong risk-based thinking skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to influence across global matrix organizations
- Proven ability to manage multiple audits
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
- Maintain professionalism during audits
- Maintain integrity during audits
- Maintain sound judgment during audits
- Willingness to travel globally up to 50%
Tasks
- Plan and lead risk-based internal audits
- Conduct audits in pharmaceutical and medical device operations
- Serve as Lead Auditor for complex, cross-functional, and multi-site audits
- Assess QMS compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA cGMP/QSR, EU GMP, IVDR, and ICH requirements
- Develop audit strategies, plans, and reports
- Communicate audit findings, trends, and improvement opportunities
- Identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement
- Provide guidance on regulatory and quality requirements
- Train and coach sites on self-directed audits
- Support inspection and audit readiness activities
- Prepare for regulatory authority inspections and Notified Body audits
- Assist with nonconformity and observation responses
Work Experience
- 8 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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About the Company
DE09 Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Das Unternehmen bietet Geräte, Software, Dienstleistungen und Verbrauchsmaterialien für analytische Labore und trägt zur Verbesserung der Lebensqualität bei.
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