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Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
Discover Impactful Work:
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. Identifies issues impacting quality and/or regulatory compliance, determines root cause of non-conformance and develops strategies to address issues. May perform technical document review and other GxP activities in support of project work or company processes. Provides finished audit reports to management. Plans and delivers billable quality services for clients and projects and may serve as the client contact.
A day in the Life:
Conducts and/or leads a variety of client, internal or GxP audits and regulatory inspections as requested by senior management
Leads directed site audits, facility, vendor and/or sub-contractor audits
Provides GxP consultation and support to project teams and external clients
Leads process audits and may participate as a co-auditor in more complex system audits
Performs other types of QA audits or activities (e.g. database audits, clinical study report audits, sample results tables, process improvement)
Contracted by others to serve as a resource to operational departments on audit or quality assurance subject matter
Prepares and presents audit findings and/or other related information at departmental, internal operations or client meetings
Provides mentorship and guidance to junior auditors
Keys to Success:
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Experience
Previous QA experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years').
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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/workload
Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for and maintain a corporate credit card with sufficient credit line for business travel
Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
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