QA Auditor III Client Host

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Auditor III leads complex and/or multi-department internal and/or external audits to ensure compliance with established quality assurance processes, standards, global regulatory guidelines and/or client contractual obligations. This role identifies issues impacting quality and regulatory compliance, determines the root cause of non-conformance, and develops strategies to address these issues. The Quality Assurance Auditor III may perform technical document reviews and other GxP activities in support of project work or company processes. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Auditor III provides finished audit reports to management, plans and delivers billable quality services for clients and projects, and may serve as the client contact.

Requirements

• 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 5+ years’)
• Detailed 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or lead a variety of client, internal or GxP audits and regulatory inspections as requested by senior management
• Lead 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)
• Contacted by others to serve as a 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
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior auditors

Benefits

• The company offers a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence.
• An environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience.
• The opportunity to make a difference and contribute to delivering tomorrow's breakthroughs.
• The chance to build rewarding careers and connect to the Mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
• The company provides innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.
• Assurance that individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior