USA - Principal Engineer

Compliance Engineer

Candidates cannot be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporins.

Description
JOB SUMMARY: Schedules plans and coordinates compliance audits and quality systems assessments ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory provisions of the Quality System. Conducts internal audits and compliance gap analysis using the applicable quality manuals global and/or local procedures applicable country regulations directives standards inspection guidelines and compendia as requirements. Supports management during external inspections and participates in the preparation coordination and management of external inspections as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned:
Work with internal auditors to develop programs to ensure continued compliance with policies and regulations.
Support internal audit process ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
Evaluate quality data and determine strategies actions and initiatives to drive improvements in the facility. Work with cross functional teams on implementation.
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality reliability or costeffectiveness.
Evaluates corrective and preventive action responses to the audit findings for adequacy including root cause determination and timeliness. Escalates issues to management as appropriate. Tracks and reports on commitment status through closure.
Manages the audit file through the entire process to closure. Prepares summary reports depicting results and trends for management review purposes.
Performs followup audits when applicable to confirm corrective and preventive action is effective.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of cGMP and global regulatory guidelines such as EMA FDA and other health agencies.
Knowledge of Six Sigma methodology and LEAN principles.
Effective communicator at all levels; excellent written oral and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Experience with pharmaceutical and/or device quality and compliance management systems desired.
Handson experience in drug product aseptic manufacturing operations is desired but not required.

Education and Experience
At least 5 years of directly related experience within the pharmaceutical industry or medical device experience
BS in Science or Engineering. Advanced degree a plus.
Project management experience preferred.
Previous experience with due diligence auditing compliance management or regulatory experience is a plus.