Résumé
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Support the strategic development of an effective global risk-based audit strategy and programme; collect, collate and incorporate input into audit strategy and plan.
- Lead, plan, conduct, document and follow-up of global quality regulatory compliance audits and assessments of GCP/GPvP according to the requirements specified in the respective Novartis Quality Module as well as applicable regulations, standards, quality agreements, and guidance documents. Perform activities with a high degree of independence.
- Provide technical guidance, leadership, mentoring and training of other auditors on audit related activities.
- Prepare audit reports according to NVS requirements and timelines.
- Ensure appropriate escalation to responsible management in case of critical findings and support immediate follow-up measures according to NVS requirements on Management Escalations and other relevant procedures.
- Assess the adequacy of responses (CAPA plans) to audit findings in cooperation with Follow-up Responsible Person (FURP) and Quality Responsible Person (QARP)..
- Identify and communicate quality and regulatory compliance issues to Quality Management through appropriate channels as well as recommend remediation.
- Lead compliance investigations and initiatives focused on inspection readiness and quality, process and compliance improvement as requested.
- Support Mock Pre-Approval Inspections (PAIs) and Health Authority (HA) inspections as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: degree in natural/biological sciences or equivalent (or an equivalent mix of education and experience). Advance degree desirable.
- 7+ years of GCP/PV/Pharmaceutical Industry/Health Authority experience or equivalent up of which 3 years of GCP/PV auditing experience (both GCP and PV auditing is ideal).
- Ability to independently manage and objectively evaluate complex compliance issues with minimal supervision.
- Ability to address a variety of tasks within the same timeframe while maintaining oversight; ability to maintain a high degree of independence with respect to decision making and problem solving.
- Experience with Health Authority inspections and interaction;
- Extensive knowledge of applicable GCP, PV and GxP regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Good knowledge of computer systems validation and 21CFR Part 11 requirements.
Desirable requirements:
- Auditor certification would be highly valued.
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