Global Gmp Auditor

**Summary**:
Lead, support and report independent GMP audits according to the Novartis Quality System and the current GMP regulations to assess compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidance documents. Review and approve corrective action plans in support of the audit observations. The audits performed include internal and external targets of manufacturing sites, development centers, quality systems, contract manufacturers, laboratories, warehouses, country organizations, and suppliers.

**About the Role**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
Plan, lead, conduct, document, report, and follow-up of GMP audits according to the requirements specified in the respective Novartis procedures as well as applicable regulations, standards, quality agreements, and guidance documents. Audits will be focused to mid-low risk manufacturing and other GMP activities, on the basis of actual experience/expertise Provide technical guidance and training on audit activities. 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. Ensure adequate definition and recording of mitigation plans when applicable. Assess the adequacy of responses (CAPA plans) to audit findings in cooperation with the stakeholder QA representative and Auditee. Maintain current knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidance documents.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Execution of audits according to the audit schedule
- Ability to meet audit report and CAPA Plan review timelines as defined in local SOPs
- Perform follow up and escalation activities as defined in local SOPs Support compliances activities as defined
- Timely, complete and accurate communication, consultation and support to business partners
- Successfully completes Novartis Basic GxP Systems Auditing training

**Desirable Requirements**:
**Financial responsibility:(Budget, Cost, Sales, etc.)**
- According to NVS rules

**Impact on the organization**:

- Timely execution of comprehensive and targeted audits and timely communication of audit results to appropriate Novartis management is crucial to prevent GMP compliance related incidents and regulatory enforcements.
- Add value to Novartis business by supporting Audit and Incident Management 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.

**Ideal background**:
**Education (minimum/desirable)**:

- Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Engineering or another related science
- Other degrees with relevant experience may be accepted

**Languages**:

- Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Preferable: Good knowledge/mother tongue of an additional language (e.g. German, French, Italian, Chinese, or Spanish) is preferred

**Experience**:

- At least 10 years broad experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry.
- The operational experience should include QA/QC management and manufacturing, or development or other relevant experience e.g. working at a regulatory health authority.
- 3 years auditing experience preferred, and excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements. Willingness to travel approx. 60% of the time.
- Expertise in at latest, one of the following areas: DP Manufacturing, Laboratories activities, Medical Devices, API, Excipients, Sterile, Biologics, Microbiology, Computer System Validation, Packaging activities, Quality Systems.
- Experience and/or interaction with local Health Authority and sporadically with other Health Authorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and persuasion, used in obtaining cooperation and consensus with Novartis colleagues, vendors and customers.

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.

Division

Operations

Business Unit

Innovative Medicines

Location

India

Site

Mumbai (Head Office)

Company / Legal Entity

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

Alternative Location 1

Hyderabad (Office), India

Functional Area

Quality

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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