Global GMP Quality Auditor

<strong>Summary<br><br></strong>Location: Remote/Canada or Remote/Mexico. For the role posting in Mexico, please see REQ-10086366.<br><br>Novartis will not offer relocation support for this role.<br><br>Are you passionate about safeguarding quality and driving continuous improvement across a global healthcare organization? As a Global GMP Quality Auditor at Novartis, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, quality, and patient safety across our global network. This is an opportunity to work with diverse manufacturing sites, development centers, contract manufacturers, laboratories, warehouses and suppliers, using your expertise to identify risks, strengthen quality systems, and influence positive change. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by making a meaningful impact on healthcare around the world, we encourage you to apply.<br><br><strong>About The Role<br><br></strong><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Plan, lead, and execute GMP audits across global operations and external partners.</li><li> Assess compliance with regulations, quality standards, procedures, and guidance documents.</li><li> Document audit observations, prepare reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders.</li><li> Review and approve corrective and preventive action plans addressing audit findings.</li><li> Provide expert guidance and training on audit activities.</li><li> Escalate critical compliance issues and support timely mitigation activities when required.</li><li> Maintain expertise in evolving regulations, industry standards, and quality expectations.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Essential Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Engineering, or another related scientific discipline; other degrees with relevant experience may be considered.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of broad experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, including QA/QC management and manufacturing, development, or other relevant experience such as working at a regulatory health authority.</li><li>Expertise in at least one of the following areas: drug product (DP) manufacturing, biologics, sterile manufacturing, laboratories, microbiology, packaging, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), excipients, medical devices, computer system validation, or quality systems.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements, with experience and/or interaction with local Health Authorities and sporadically with other Health Authorities; sound and practical judgement in the interpretation and application of regulations and standards.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, persuasion, and stakeholder management.</li><li>Willingness to travel approximately 60% globally.</li><li>Excellent oral and written English communication skills.<br><br></li></ul>English language proficiency is required due to the need to participate in national and international meetings conducted in English and review scientific and strategic materials primarily available in English. These responsibilities are an essential part of the role and cannot be performed solely in French.<br><br><strong>Desirable Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li> 3 years auditing experience</li><li> Proficiency in an additional language such as German, French, Italian, Chinese, or Spanish.<br><br></li></ul>At <strong>Novartis Canada</strong>, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.<br><br><strong>Research & Development</strong>: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.<br><br><strong>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong>: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve.<br><br><strong>Why Novartis:</strong> Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? and Rewards:</strong> Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.<br><br>Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)<br><br>

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