Global Auditor – Clinical Practice or Pharmacovigilance Auditor

In this role you will be required to travel up to 60% of time.

Major accountabilities:

• Plan, lead, conduct, document, report and follow-up of GCP/PV audits according to the requirements specified in the respective Novartis procedures as well as applicable regulations, standards, quality agreements, and guidance documented.
• For this entry-level global auditor role, audits will typically be limited to low risk GCP/PV activities such as Investigator site audits, single service vendors, systems/process, Patient Oriented Programs, etc).  Auditor may assist in supporting complex audits (Country Organizations, multiservice vendors, high risk vendors, etc).
• Provide technical guidance and training on audit activities.
• Ensure appropriate escalation to responsible management in case of critical audit findings and support immediate follow-up measures according to the Novartis requirements on Management Escalations and other relevant procedures.  Ensure adequate efinition and recording of mitigation plans when applicable.
• Assess the adequacy of responses (CAPA plans) to audit findings in cooperation with Follow-up Responsible Person (FURP) and Quality Responsible Person (QARP).
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidance documents.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Degree in natural/biological sciences or equivalent (or an equivalent mix of education and experience).
• 5 years GCP/GPvP/clinical /industry/health authority experience or equivalent (1-2 years of GCP/PV auditing experience is preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of applicable GCP, GPvP and GxP regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage and objectively evaluate compliance issues.
• Ability to address a variety of tasks within the same timeframe while maintaining oversight; maintain a moderate degree of independence with respect to decision making and problem solving.
• Fluent English, at operational and functional level

Desirable requirements:

• Experience with Health Authority inspections and interaction a plus.

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.