Lead Certification Auditor – Pharma, Cosmetics and Personal Care

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more states.

📋 Description

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

• Make informed decisions throughout the audit process and communicate any issues requiring resolution outside of the audit to SGS CBE.

• Gather and assess sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification.

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

• Achieve qualification as a Lead Auditor in multiple standards, such as ISO 22716, EU GMP, WHO GMP/GDP, EFfCI, EXCiPACT, ISO 15378, and ISO 9001.

• Carry out integrated audits when necessary according to global and local procedures and technical-manager instructions.

• Execute certification audits in alignment with SGS procedures and sector-specific schemes and standards.

• Assess whether registration should be recommended or continue based on audit findings.

• Utilize the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities.

• Collaborate effectively with audit teams.

• Provide adequate audit experience to support SGS Certification's accredited activities.

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

• Maintain all credentials related to auditing.

• Comply with internal standards, policies, and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in science or bio-science is highly preferred; other science disciplines may be considered with relevant additional training.

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a recognized management role within the PCP industry.

• At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance or coordination of quality and safety management systems.

• A minimum of 5 years of auditing experience.

• Must be qualified as an ISO lead auditor, particularly for pharmaceutical or OTC products.

• Must have authorization to travel and provide auditing services in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the medical device sector is preferred.

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

• Experience in delivering training is a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time via automobile and airplane.

• Some international travel may require flights exceeding 8 hours.

• Weekend travel may be necessary.

• Capability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• Travel up to 80% of the time, encompassing automobile and airplane travel.

• SGS is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations are provided.

• Applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.