Senior Global Auditor – Pharmacovigilance

In this role you will lead, support and report independent PV audits according to the NVS Quality System and the current PV regulations to assess compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidance documents. You will review and approve corrective action plans in support of the audit observations, ensuring alignment with the strategic direction of the company and assist in driving implementation of the applicable actions.

About the Role

You will be required to travel up to 60% of the time. This is a full remote job with a flexible location (Barcelona or Madrid).

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 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.

Qualifications:

Education: degree in natural / biological sciences or equivalent (or an equivalent mix of education and experience). Advanced degree desirable.

7+ years of PV / Pharmaceutical Industry / Health Authority experience or equivalent, of which 3 years of PV auditing experience.

Ability to independently manage and objectively evaluate complex compliance issues with minimal supervision.

Ability to address a variety of tasks within the same timeframe while maintaining oversight; ability to maintain a high degree of independence with respect to decision making and problem solving.

Experience with Health Authority inspections and interaction.

Extensive knowledge of applicable PV and GxP regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Good knowledge of computer systems validation and 21CFR Part 11 requirements.

Auditor certification would be highly valued.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

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.

Benefits and Rewards:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.