About the Role
Major accountabilities:
1. Support the strategic development of an effective global risk-based audit strategy and programme; collect, collate and incorporate input into audit strategy and plan.
2. Lead, plan, conduct, document and follow-up of global quality regulatory compliance audits and assessments of GCP/GPvP according to the requirements specified in the respective Novartis Quality Module as well as applicable regulations, standards, quality agreements, and guidance documents. Perform activities with a high degree of independence.
3. Provide technical guidance, leadership, mentoring and training of other auditors on audit related activities.
4. Prepare audit reports according to NVS requirements and timelines.
5. Ensure appropriate escalation to responsible management in case of critical findings and support immediate follow-up measures according to NVS requirements on Management Escalations and other relevant procedures.
6. Assess the adequacy of responses (CAPA plans) to audit findings in cooperation with Follow-up Responsible Person (FURP) and Quality Responsible Person (QARP).
7. Identify and communicate quality and regulatory compliance issues to Quality Management through appropriate channels as well as recommend remediation.
8. Lead compliance investigations and initiatives focused on inspection readiness and quality, process and compliance improvement as requested.
9. Support Mock Pre-Approval Inspections (PAIs) and Health Authority (HA) inspections as needed. 10. Review and advise on relevant global NVS policies and procedures.
11. Proactively research local and global initiatives, trends and events that impact maintenance of compliance.
12. Mentor junior GCP/PV staff as required.
13. Complete any other requests from Global GxP Audit.
14. Maintain current knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidance documents.
15. Review and approve audit reports as required.
16. Participate in the Lead Auditor program as requested.
Key performance indicators:
- Execution of the risk based Unified Quality Audit Plan (UQAP).
- Assigned audits led appropriately, delivered on time and according to Global GxP Audit quality standards.
- Accuracy of findings and completion of audits and finalization of audit reports within established timelines, procedures and agreed upon standards/Key Performance In- dicators (KPIs). Effective analysis of audit metrics and causes of non-compliance.
- Timely escalation through proper channels of issues and findings that impact NVS Good Clinical Practice/Pharmacovigilance and risk benefit evaluation capabilities.
- Timely, complete and accurate communication, consultation and support to business partners.
- Effective facilitation and follow-up of HA inspections, as assigned.
- Effective collaboration on quality/compliance remediation and improvement initia- tives; timely completion of projects.
- Timely review and feedback on policies, procedures and associated documents.
Job Dimensions
Financial responsibility:
- According to Novartis rules
Additional Actions
- Deputize for Regional Audit Head as required
- Attend relevant QA Audit & IM, Quality Management and quality related meetings
- Cross train if not proficient in both disciplines (GCP/PV)
- Review audit reports, when required etc.
- Review procedural documents
- Prepare and conduct GCP/PV and audit related training
- Deliver presentations to QA and business partners
- Issue escalation where appropriate
Impact on the organisation:
- Assist in developing a robust, effective and compliant GCP/PV audit plan for NVS.
- Participate in discussions with management regarding the program and its effectiveness
- Timely execution of comprehensive and targeted audits and timely communication of audit results to appropriate NVS management is crucial to prevent GCP/PV compliance related incidents and regulatory enforcements.
- Add value to NVS business by supporting Global GxP Audit and other business partners to operate in compliance with global regulations, standards, and guidance documents and to initiate quality improvement measures. Both items help to minimize any adverse regulatory impact.
- Alerts the Global GxP Audit team to potential non- compliance issues.
Role Requirements
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