The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Sr. QA Auditor in Morrisville, NC.

Skills & Requirements:

• Plan, schedule, conduct, report and close audit activities in any of the countries involved with IQVIA contracts to assess compliance with applicable regulations/guidelines, customer requirements, IQVIA SOPs and project specific guidelines/instructions
• Evaluate audit findings and prepare and distribute reports to operations staff, management, and customers
• Provide interpretation and consultation to project teams on regulations, guidelines, compliance status, and policies and procedures
• Provide consultation to customers and monitors in interpretation of audit observations and formulation of corrective action plans
• Manage Quality Issues
• Present educational programs and provide guidance to operational staff on compliance procedures
• Review, approve investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Action Prevention (CAPA) and Effectiveness Check (EC) plans and track till closures for quality events arising from Quality Issues, Audits, Inspections or during simillar QA activities
• Provide quality assurance consultancy activities and projects for clients within budget and established timelines
• Evaluate policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations/guidelines and provide recommendations to management for continuous process improvements
• Host audits/inspections,Ensure proper conduct of customer-initiated audits and mock regulatory inspections, and assist in regulatory facility inspections
• May perform GLP Archivist duties where needed
• Manage/oversee quality events updates in eQMS and/or Maintains the electronic quality management system (eQMS) and provides support in relation to the audit lifecycle
• Lead/collaborate/support in QA initiatives/projects for quality, process improvements
• Assist in training of new Quality Assurance staff
• Bachelor's Degree Pref
• 5 years experience in pharmaceutical, technical, or related area, of which 3 years in Quality Assurance. GXP experience. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications..
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical research and development processes and regulatory environments..
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures..
• Strong interpersonal skills..
• Excellent problem solving, risk analysis and negotiation skills..
• Strong training capabilities..
• Effective organization, communication, and team orientation skills..
• Ability to initiate assigned tasks and to work independently..
• Ability to manage multiple projects..
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
Any applicable regulations and guidelines, including the following:
o United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 21 CFR Part 11, 312
o ICH Good Clinical Practices ICH E6 R3
o US FDA Guidance for Industry: Computerized Systems Used in Clinical
Investigations (May 2007)
o FDA, General Principles of Software Validation; Final Guidance for Industry and
FDA Staff, dated January 11, 2002
o European Medicines Agency, Reflection Paper on the Use of Electronic Data in
Clinical Trials (June 2010)

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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