Ensure the Annual Audit Plan is prepared, followed and maintained along with the Audit Progress Report and tracking of all audit types
Prepare, conduct and follow up on all types of internal and external GxP audits
Support and guide operational staff in preparing for customer audits and inspections and host/facilitate customer audits
Review and approve audit reports for other quality management personnel and act as Quality Lead Auditor when applicable
Assist in preparing investigational sites and TFS for regulatory inspections; provide inspection readiness strategy and manage teams during inspections
Oversight, management and support of Quality Issues including review and approval of Risk Reviews, CAPA and effectiveness verification
Oversight and management of Complaints, Potential Serious Breach and Potential Fraud and Scientific Misconduct investigations
Contribute to development and continuous improvement of the TFS Quality Management System and related QMS documents
Provide quality management advice and support to internal staff, departments and external clients; host Quality Committees
Ensure all GxP vendors are assessed and work with Vendor Management to resolve issues
Responsible for audit metrics and assisting with Quality Management metrics
Assist with proposals, costings and business development activities; review MSAs/Quality Agreements and manage RFIs/RFPs
Act as trainer for Quality Management and TFS staff; prepare and distribute the Regulatory Intelligence Newsletter quarterly
Maintain required knowledge of applicable regulations and company GxP standards and procedures
Participate in internal meetings and perform other tasks delegated by Senior Director Quality Management within scope of experience
Requirements
University/college degree or equivalent industry experience
Awareness of global and local industry trends, government policies and regulations in the clinical trials and pharmacovigilance area
In depth knowledge of GxP (including CSV) regulations and guidance
Previous auditing experience is required, with thorough knowledge of requirements for GxP compliance
Knowledge on GxP regulated computerized system validation activities and principles
Previous audit management experience
Good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Good planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Several years’ experience in clinical research (e.g. monitoring, data management, drug safety, training, etc.)
Five to ten years’ experience of auditing in two to three GxP areas
International travel to audit sites, worldwide
Membership of a quality association (e.g. the Research Quality Association) is considered as an advantage
For candidates based in Italy - compliant with the Italian MoH Decree dated on 15th November 2011 (G.U. n°11 dated on 14th January 2012)
Applications welcome from candidates belonging to protected categories under art. 1 L. 68/99