Senior Manager, Global Operations Audit - Quality

Quality Auditor

The Quality Auditor at Alexion Rare Disease Unit (ARDU) has key responsibilities for auditing a variety of GMP / GDP sites (internal and external suppliers) used in commercial and development projects. The manufacturing sites audited range from biotechnology, combination products, medical devices, raw material to fill finish facilities. Laboratory and distributor facilities are also audited.

The auditor will assess the internal network and suppliers of ARDU by supporting the end-to-end audit process including, planning, leading, reporting and closure of audits in accordance with ARDU's Quality Management System, regulations and industry best practices.

This role supports compliance and process improvement projects within ARDU and, provides support to internal and external key-stakeholders by providing quality and compliance guidance.

Principal Responsibilities

• Supporting and performing complex and timely audits of ARDU sites and suppliers of biologics, active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished drug products, or contracted services.
• Adherence to the global audit schedule and global audit metrics.
• Conducting independent appraisals of quality and compliance systems within technically advanced manufacturing settings.
• Initiating and maintaining close contacts with regulatory agencies and / or industry / professional organizations to maintain knowledge of trends and initiatives in quality assurance, compliance, and inspections.
• Partnering with ARDU stakeholders for the effective execution of audits.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships with other functions whose activities overlap, influence, or affect compliance.
• Working closely with other QA colleagues to assure common understanding of developing interpretations of cGMP / GDP.
• Role modelling and supporting a strong lean culture that promotes standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement in Audit Performance.
• Supports inspection readiness activities for the function, as required.
• 60% travel required (mostly regional / locally America regions).
• Commutable to site at the ARDU New Haven, CT and Boston, MA facilities.

Qualifications

Education

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