Sr Quality Assurance Auditor

About the position

We are only considering candidates local to the Northfield, IL location at this time. Audit a broad, global supplier base against FDA regulations, ISO standards, and other applicable global regulatory requirements across the full spectrum of Medline products including sterile products, APIs, raw materials, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, cosmetics, medical foods, and dietary supplements, as well as contract sterilizers and laboratories. Perform internal audits of Medline divisions and manufacturing sites. Lead complex, critical, supplier regulatory projects involving cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior team leader to support Supplier QA Management and facilitate strategic achievement of Supplier Quality goals.
• Provide training and consulting services to internal departments to understand and comply with Quality Management System requirements.
• Plan, schedule and execute complex and high-risk supplier audits to evaluate QMS and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate Medline suppliers to determine approval status.
• Assist in development of Regulatory/Quality Management Systems for potential suppliers.
• Plan, schedule and execute complex internal audits.
• Conduct adequate CAPA follow-up for supplier and internal audits.
• Write audit reports and communicate results to upper management.
• Plan and coordinate all travel for both supplier and internal audits.
• Assist in the review and writing of responses to observations issued by FDA or other regulatory agencies.
• Aid in preparation for FDA inspections and/or audits by other regulatory agencies.
• Manage and participate in quality initiatives to maintain and improve compliance.
• Assess compliance risk of systems, facilities, and procedures.
• Assist in integration of new acquisitions into Medline’s quality system.
• Perform due diligence audits for potential acquisitions.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and training to junior auditors and QA team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, chemistry, engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience auditing FDA regulated medical Device or pharmaceuticals OR at least 5 years working in senior level quality role within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 210/211).
• Experience with ISO 13485.
• Experience applying knowledge of process validation, method validation and sterilization processes.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen and process all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance.
• Experience controlling and coordinating concurrent projects, competing priorities and critical deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with USP 61/62 for Microbial Testing of Non-Steriles.
• Experience in CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off