Lead Certification Auditor – Pharma, Cosmetics and Personal Care

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct third-party audits in accordance with SGS Certification procedures and relevant standards.

• Make decisions pertaining to the audit process and communicate any issues that need resolution outside of the audit process to SGS CBE.

• Gather and evaluate sufficient information to advise on whether certification should be granted or renewed.

• Oversee and execute auditing activities, including planning and managing other members of the audit team.

• Attain qualification as a Lead Auditor in multiple applicable standards and perform integrated audits as necessary.

• Carry out certification audits in alignment with SGS global and local procedures, as well as sector-specific schemes and standards.

• Assess audit evidence to determine if registration should be recommended or maintained.

• Understand and effectively utilize the SGS Certification System throughout auditing activities.

• Work collaboratively with auditor teams during audits.

• Engage in witness audits conducted by SGS or accreditation bodies.

• Keep all audit-related credentials up to date.

• Comply with internal standards, policies, and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in science or bio-science is highly preferred; other scientific disciplines may be considered if accompanied by relevant additional training.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a recognized management role within the PCP industry, with a minimum of 2 years in quality assurance or quality and safety management system coordination (mandatory).

• A minimum of 5 years of auditing experience and certification as an ISO lead auditor, particularly for pharmaceutical or OTC products (mandatory).

• At least 4 years of experience in the medical device field (preferred).

• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and/or ISO 50001-based management systems (preferred).

• Experience in delivering training sessions (preferred).

• Willingness to travel to Canada and Mexico for audit purposes.

• Availability and readiness to travel up to 80% of the time by car or plane.

• Capability to undertake international flights lasting over 8 hours, depending on the destination.

• Willingness to travel on weekends when necessary to meet utilization needs.

• Ability to satisfactorily perform all essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• Opportunities for travel by car or airplane, including potential international travel.

• Equal opportunity employment is promoted.

• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.