Auditor - GCP

About the role

This role serves as a GCP Auditor within our Research & Development Quality audit program, responsible for executing the global audit plan to ensure the accuracy of clinical trial data and compliance with legal and corporate standards. By conducting audits of clinical investigator sites, external vendors, and internal trial management processes, you will identify findings and non‑compliance trends that could impact the integrity of our clinical research. The position requires an experienced auditor who can navigate complex clinical environments and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop corrective actions that ensure long‑term systemic stability.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Conduct assigned external audits of clinical investigator sites, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), E‑System providers, and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs/ECs).
• Reporting & Risk Categorization: Develop and issue comprehensive audit reports, categorizing findings by risk level and providing recommendations for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to trial conduct and data integrity.
• Trend Analysis: Identify non‑compliance trends and systematic risks within the Clinical (GCP) discipline, communicating these findings to line management and clinical functional leads to ensure trial robustness.
• Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives to improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for audit conduct and partner with stakeholders to develop risk‑based, compliant solutions for clinical trial management and monitoring.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of global GCP regulations (ICH E6) and industry trends, identifying new requirements to maintain a high level of quality across all clinical development programs.

Requirements

• Academic Background: BS degree in a relevant biological science, science, or related discipline.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years of Quality Assurance experience within a GCP‑regulated environment, with a strong understanding of clinical trial phases, monitoring, and regulatory frameworks.
• Audit Expertise: Experience in clinical audit and inspection management, demonstrating a clear understanding of quality‑assurance requirements in clinical research.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; ability to work effectively with multinational clinical teams, investigators, and external CROs.
• Working knowledge of:
  • ICH E6 (R3) Guideline
  • 21 CFR Part 11 – Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures
  • 21 CFR Part 50 – Protection of Human Subjects (Informed Consent)
  • 21 CFR Part 312 – Investigational New Drug Application
  • 21 CFR Part 812 – Investigational Device Exemptions
  • Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR) (EU) No 536/2014
  • Directive 2001/20/EC (Clinical Trial Directive)
  • Directive 2005/28/EC (GCP Directive)
  • Directive 2001/83/EC (Annex I)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to work with limited supervision.
• Organizational agility with the capacity to manage a schedule that includes up to 50 % travel.