Your key responsibilities:
Plan, lead, conduct, document, report, and follow-up of GMP audits according to the requirements specified in the respective Sandoz procedures as well as applicable regulations, standards, quality agreements, and guidance documents.
Execution of audits according to the audit schedule.
Ability to meet audit report and CAPA Plan review timelines as defined in local SOPs.
Perform follow up and escalation activities as defined in local SOPs.
Support compliance activities as defined.
Audits will be focused on mid-low risk manufacturing and other GMP activities, based on actual experience/expertise.
Ensure appropriate escalation to responsible management in case of critical findings and support immediate follow-up measures according to Sandoz requirements on Management Escalations and other relevant procedures.
Assess the adequacy of responses (CAPA plans) to audit findings in cooperation with the stakeholder QA representative and Auditee.
Maintain current knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidance documents.
What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential Requirements:
Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Engineering, or another related science.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Preferable: Good knowledge/mother tongue of an additional language (e.g. German, French, Italian, or Spanish) is preferred.
At least 10 years broad experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry.
The operational experience should include QA/QC management and manufacturing, or development or other relevant experience, e.g., working at a regulatory health authority.
3 years auditing experience preferred, and excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Expertise in at least one of the following areas: DP Manufacturing, Laboratories activities, Medical Devices, API, Excipients, Sterile, Biologics, Microbiology, Computer System Validation, Packaging activities, Quality Systems.
Experience and/or interaction with local Health Authority and sporadically with other Health Authorities.
Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and persuasion, used in obtaining cooperation and consensus with Sandoz colleagues, vendors, and customers.
Sound and practical judgment in the interpretation and application of regulations and standards.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit are powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
Imagine what you could do here at Sandoz!
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position, the minimum salary is € 64.023,54/year (on a full-time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications, and individual competencies. We are open for part-time and job sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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