Senior Auditor, Pharmacovigilance QA - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - ABBVIE

ABBVIE

Verified Company

Maidenhead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Primarily responsible for the execution of the Pharmacovigilance (PV) audit program, including scheduling, planning, reporting and resolution of PV audits.

Ensuring alignment with RDQA policies and procedures wherever possible and leading the development and implementation of the PVQA quality system.

Provision of advice and support on PV and quality topics to business partners to ensure compliance with worldwide PV requirements and expectations.

Responsibilities:

Assures quality and compliance in a regulated environment that includes worldwide regulations, country specific and other applicable standards and AbbVie policies and procedures by continuous evaluation of PV processes through audit and QA oversight activities.
Lead PV audits (internal, affiliate and third parties) to ensure compliance to global regulatory requirements and AbbVie requirements. Effectively communicate audit results, both orally and in writing.
Assimilates audit observations and compilation of PV audit reports and reviews and approves Corrective Action Plans submitted in response to audit observations within target timeframes. Track actions through to completion.
Assist in the design, planning and execution of riskbased methodologies to inform the annual PVQA audit plan
Advances the AbbVie Quality System through contribution to the development and implementation of systems and processes required to support global quality assurance requirements.
Contributes to development and continuous improvement of necessary PV systems to assure compliance to worldwide regulations and corporate policies.
Participates in and supports PV inspections onsite or remotely to ensure that PV inspections are a success.
Promotes continuous education with regards to PV regulations for self and other AbbVie staff. Support team members in their development and training.
Bachelor's degree in science (physical, life, health), a health care profession (e.g., nursing or pharmacy) or equivalent experience
Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or with a regulatory authority
Experience in Quality Assurance and/or Pharmacovigilance

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific experience listed above.

Experience of PV Audits preferable
Strong analytical skills and the ability to organize work in a logical, through and succinct manner
Understanding of quality systems and auditing standards
Knowledge of PV regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and ability to effectively prioritize
Project management, interpersonal, and communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness and ability to perform international travel