Manager, Quality Assurance Auditor

Job Summary

The Manager, Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for scheduling and leading domestic and international Corporate and Regional Compliance Audits, including internal audits of Fresenius Kabi facilities and external audits of Fresenius Kabi suppliers in accordance with Fresenius Kabi policies and procedures. Identifies top compliance risks and communicates to Fresenius Kabi Management. Must be able to function independently with limited supervision

Processes complaints to ensure timely and accurate evaluation and completion of customer complaints. May back up the US Vigilance Team with submissions of Field Alert Reports (FAR) and Medical Device Reports (MDR) as required to comply with all regulatory obligations. Create reports used for Key Process Indicators (KPI) and aids in the processing of complaints.

Salary Range:
Job Posting Range: $125K - $135,600

* Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary (include only if applicable to the grade level)

* Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Hybrid role:
Onsite 3 days per week

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Fresenius Kabi is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa either now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead internal audits of Fresenius Kabi facilities based on the FDA's System Based Inspection Policy and GMP and other GxP. Develop audit plans, conduct quality audits, prepare audit reports, and communicate findings, including compliance risk. Lead / participate in Global / Divisional internal audits of Fresenius Kabi facilities as required. Develop audit plans, conduct quality audits, prepare audit reports, and communicate findings to Fresenius Kabi management.

Review and evaluate internal audit response against Fresenius Kabi's policies and procedures requirements, current industry standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure compliance. Drive closure of corrective and preventive actions to ensure implementation, compliance, and continuing efficacy. Lead gap assessment audits and PAI readiness inspections at Fresenius Kabi USA facilities as needed. External Audits Lead external audits of Fresenius Kabi suppliers (Contract Manufacturers, APIs, Excipients, Primary and Secondary Packaging, Contract Laboratories, and all Services).

Develop audit plans, conduct quality audits, prepare audit reports, and communicate findings, including compliance risk. Recommends approval or disapproval of suppliers based on compliance assessment. Review and evaluate supplier's audit response against current industry standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure compliance. Drive closure of corrective and preventive actions to assure sufficient controls are in place by the supplier to meet Fresenius Kabi specifications and quality requirements.

Follow up on prior audit recommendations to ensure implementation and compliance. Assist in maintenance of the annual internal and external audit schedules as requested by management. Lead For-Cause audits of external suppliers as requested by management. Lead and / or assist the development of compliance and quality training as required. Revise, review, and write SOPs and checklists to ensure documentation defines the steps necessary to complete required audit tasks.

Maintain audit files and databases to ensure all documentation is current, complete, and accurate. Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

* All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems,…