Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 7 hours ago
Senior Auditor, Quality Assurance
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. The Senior Auditor, Quality Assurance will support the Quality Management System by managing internal and external audit programs, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal audit program covering applicable company objectives and global GxP requirements including GMP (FDA, EMA, ICH, MHRA, etc.), ICH guidelines, and ISO standards across Arrowhead facilities and operations
Create risk-based audit plans and schedules and maintain oversight of planning, coordination, and execution per the established audit plans
Prepare and issue comprehensive audit reports that clearly identify compliance gaps, systemic risks, and areas for improvement
Coordinate and support regulatory inspections by FDA, EMA, and other health authorities, ensuring inspection readiness and effective responses to regulatory queries
Conduct inspection readiness assessments and mock inspections to prepare facilities and teams for regulatory scrutiny
Communicate audit findings to applicable quality leadership and facilitate timely escalation and resolution
Coordinate audit response activities and maintain oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and effective follow-up through to closure
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and preventive measures based on audit observations
Oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) CAPA activities resulting from internal audits and external inspections to ensure timely and effective closure
Track audit findings, trends, and metrics to identify systematic issues and opportunities for improvements initiatives
Mentor and train other team members on audit methodologies and best practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline
5 years in Quality Assurance or GxP-regulated operations (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry)
Strong knowledge of GxP regulations and global compliance expectations
Deep expertise and understanding of quality management systems, auditing principles, and risk identification and mitigation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and work within a matrixed environment
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution capabilities
Prior experience with use of an electronic management system in a regulated environment
Preferred
Professional auditor certification preferred (ASQ CQA, ISO 19011, IRCA Lead Auditor, or equivalent)
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefit package
Company
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
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