Pharmacovigilance (PV) Auditor EMEA (m/f/d)
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Pharmacovigilance (PV) Auditor EMEA (m/f/d)
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.
As the lead pharmacovigilance (PV) auditor you are responsible for the management and conduct of internal audits of Baxter´s global/local pharmacovigilance system for drugs/biologics and of partners with PV responsibilities (e.g., suppliers/vendors, co-licensing partners, distributors) to provide assurance that operational activities are conducted in compliance with applicable PV regulations, guidelines and the company’s policies and standards protecting patient safety.
You will supervise and actively lead and maintain the company's internal PV audit program, collaborating with leads of teams in Global Patient Safety (GPS) and Baxter’s functions/businesses.
You will grow the PV auditing capability within Quality Assurance, applying expertise, knowledge and experience of best-practice methodologies and practices in industry.
What You'll do:
To succeed in this role, the candidate should have extensive experience within the drug safety/PV and auditing. This role can be home-based but will require travel for audits. Travel may also be required for inspection support up to 50% of the time and accommodate time zone differences in case of remote audits.
Developing and maintaining the PV high-level audit strategy (3-5 year audit plan).
Writing the annual audit schedule for PV audits based on annual risk assessments and PV audit strategy plan.
Leading, planning, conducting PV audits, and reporting out of both routine and for-cause/ad hoc PV audits in accordance with the approved schedule.
Delivering PV audit reports and reviewing. Approving proposed preventive and corrective action (CAPA) plans in accordance with internal timelines.
Maintaining responsibility for and oversight of audits conducted by PV contractors, when applicable. This includes identifying suitable PV audit consultants, working with Procurement to establish contracts and providing relevant training in accordance with company procedures.
Participating in PV inspections in core and supporting roles, assisting with the preparation and delivery of appropriate training materials, advising and supporting interviewee coaching.
Contribute to quality standards of internal cross-functional processes, e.g., involving GPS, Regulatory Affairs, Worldwide Medical and/or Quality activities that apply throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaborating with the audited functions and providing advice and support where required in execution of remediation actions (CAPAs) to ensure compliance to regulatory and Global Quality expectations and requirements.
Contributing to the Global Quality Assurance (GQA) team by conducting peer review of audit reports conducted by other team members.
Building the continuous improvement and maintenance of the GQA and Global quality management system (QMS) by writing SOPs and guidance documents.
Acting as the Expert/Point of Contact to provide expertise and knowledge to less experienced auditors, business partners and company entities on quality and compliance processes/procedures.
We are looking for someone who:
In-depth knowledge and experience of GxP guidance and global regulations for drugs/biologics.
Multitasking, project management, and execution skills.
Oral and written proficiency in English, second language capability is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop interdepartmental relationships, including in communication, presentation, persuasion, and influence.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including efficiency, punctuality, and collaboration in a team environment.
computer skills, such as Microsoft Office/Office 365. Experience with Trackwise is an advantage.
Education and/or Experience.
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related field, with a Master's degree preferred.
8 to 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical industries, with 5 years of experience in a Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) function/environment.
Certification as a Quality auditor with at least 5 years of PV auditing experience, primarily as lead auditor.
2 years of experience in Regulatory Inspections Management (e.g. MHRA, FDA, EU inspections).
Experience in multi-national/ remote-group work environment.
Computer Systems Validation (CSV) experience is an advantage
What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?
Competitive total compensation package
Professional development opportunities
High importance is placed on work-life balance
Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce
If you are interested in learning more about the prospect of the above role, please apply here so we can discuss it with you in more detail.
For further information, get in touch with sebastian_lange@baxter.com
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.
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