GCP Clinical Auditor III (Remote US)

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Join the PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a globally recognized leader in drug development and laboratory services. We partner with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, academic, and government organizations to bring life-changing therapies to market. No matter where your career passions lie, you’ll find opportunities here to contribute to something greater. By joining our team, you will be part of groundbreaking medical discoveries and gain invaluable experience and growth opportunities in your field. 

About the Role
As a GCP Clinical Auditor III, you will lead complex internal and external audits to help ensure compliance with established quality assurance processes, standards, global regulatory guidelines, and client contractual requirements.

In this role, you will identify quality and regulatory compliance issues, assess and determine the root causes of non-conformance, and develop strategies to address identified risks. You may also conduct technical document reviews and other Good Clinical Practice (GCP) activities in support of clinical projects and company processes.

You will prepare comprehensive audit reports for management, deliver quality services for clients and projects, and may serve as a key point of contact for clients on quality and audit-related matters.

This is a home-based position for qualified candidates in the US. Required travel up to 50% within US and possibly some international. 

What You'll Do

• Conduct and/or lead a variety of client, internal, and GCP audits, as well as activities supporting regulatory inspections.
• Lead directed clinical site and facility audits.
• Provide GCP consultation and quality support to project teams and external clients.
• Lead process audits and participate as a co-auditor on more complex system audits.
• Perform additional QA audits and activities, which may include database audits, clinical study report audits, sample results table reviews, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter resource to operational teams on audit and quality assurance topics.
• Prepare, communicate, and present audit findings and other quality-related information at departmental, internal operations, and client meetings.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and subject matter support to junior auditors.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Previous Quality Assurance experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the role (comparable to 5+ years’ experience).
• Audit experience in a regulated industry (clinical research or pharmaceutical highly preferred).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regional clinical research regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading a range of project-based and/or internal GCP audits and vendor audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, risk-assessment, and impact-analysis capabilities.
• Solid experience conducting root cause analysis.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and balance competing demands and workloads.
• Ability to travel as required for the role (up to 50%).
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable company requirements associated with business travel.
• An equivalent combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered in place of the stated qualifications.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. 
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. 
• Required travel (25-50%). 

Location: Remote United States. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

The annual salary range estimated for this position is $75,000- $115,000 USD. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.