Job Summary
The Manager, Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for scheduling and leading domestic and international quality audits, including internal audits of Fresenius Kabi facilities and external audits of Fresenius Kabi suppliers in accordance with Fresenius Kabi policies and procedures. Identifies top compliance risks and communicates to Fresenius Kabi Management. Must be able to function independently with limited supervision.
Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000
• Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary (include only if applicable to the grade level)
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Fresenius Kabi is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa either now or in the future.
Responsibilities
The Manager, Quality Assurance Auditor will lead internal audits of Fresenius Kabi facilities based on the FDA’s System Based Inspection Policy and GMP and other GxP.
Develop audit plans, conduct quality audits, prepare audit reports, and communicate findings, including compliance risk.
Lead / participate in Global / Divisional internal audits of Fresenius Kabi facilities as required. Develop audit plans, conduct quality audits, prepare audit reports, and communicate findings to Fresenius Kabi management.
Review and evaluate internal audit response against Fresenius Kabi’s policies and procedures requirements, current industry standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure compliance.
Drive closure of corrective and preventive actions to ensure implementation, compliance, and continuing efficacy.
Lead gap assessment audits and PAI readiness inspections at Fresenius Kabi USA facilities as needed.
Lead external audits of Fresenius Kabi suppliers (Contract Manufacturers, APIs, Excipients, Primary and Secondary Packaging, Contract Laboratories, and all Services).
Develop audit plans, conduct quality audits, prepare audit reports, and communicate findings, including compliance risk.
Recommends approval or disapproval of suppliers based on compliance assessment.
Review and evaluate supplier’s audit response against current industry standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure compliance.
Drive closure of corrective and preventive actions to assure sufficient controls are in place by the supplier to meet Fresenius Kabi specifications and quality requirements.
Follow up on prior audit recommendations to ensure implementation and compliance.
Assist in maintenance of the annual external audit schedules as requested by management.
Lead and / or assist with the development of compliance and quality training as required.
Revise, review, and write SOPs, checklists, and quality documents to ensure documentation defines the steps necessary to complete required audit tasks.
Maintain audit files and databases to ensure all documentation is current, complete, and accurate.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in sciences (Masters or higher preferred) with a minimum of 8 years of progressive, challenging QA/QC experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries preferred, but combination with medical device experience is acceptable.
- Certificate as a CQA Auditor, CQE, etc. is preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of extensive experience in pharmaceutical and / or biotechnology quality audits including both external and internal auditing. At least eight (8)+ years of FDA system-based inspection is required.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of GMP, sterile drug product manufacturing using aseptic processing or terminal sterilization, and/or API manufacturing, and/or analytical or microbiological laboratory, and other GxP regulations.
- Requires an in-depth understanding of FDA trends, FDA and EU regulations and guidelines, and ISO 9001 standard.
- Must be able to demonstrate advanced ability to evaluate and apply compliance requirements and guidelines to applicable situations.
- Experience in leading teams, work as a team, and handle project management activities without supervision.
- Must be flexible and able to travel domestically up to 50% of the time, with limited international travels.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills and the ability to adjust to and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities / assignments.
- Must demonstrate effective communication skills and technical writing ability.
Additional Information
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.
Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
