Quality Assurance Auditor

Description Overview

We are offering a unique opportunity to join our team as a QA Auditor. We are looking for a self-starter who values autonomy and wants to join a team that leads the way for a global audit community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to excel their QA career.

Our audit team are central to Perrigo delivering on our vision (consumer trust), commercial targets and strategic advantage. The team is responsible for supplier audits of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics and food supplements with the main focus on pharmaceuticals. The team manages audits for contract manufacturers, laboratories, raw materials suppliers, warehouses and transporters.

You will work with a hugely experienced leadership team who will lead you without ego and with an authentic and genuinely appreciative style. There is much to be achieved in the coming months and years and your development and career progression will be vital to the success of this team. This is an exciting period for Perrigo that will see you benefit from both personal development and career advancing opportunities. 

This role is based in Dublin, Ireland and is a fantastic opportunity to travel and build your auditing skills in a wide range of product areas. The role requires approximately 60% travel and will afford you the opportunity to work in our great new office in Dublin city centre. The role also offers flexibility with regards working from both the office and from home, when not travelling. Travel is mainly within Europe.

Scope of the Role

The QA Auditor will plan, schedule, co-ordinate, lead or participate, and follow up on assigned audits in a range of different areas

The responsibilities include timely lifecycle management of assigned audits by:

• Developing and communicating appropriate scope and agenda where acting as audit lead.
• Effectively managing time and tasks to ensure appropriate audit preparation, efficient execution of audit activities, and timely reporting and follow-up.
• Analysing audit data and correctly identifying departures from GMP.
• Following up on audit observations and CAPAs through closure and verification.

The role may also include project work and continuous improvement initiatives relating to the audit process.

We are looking for motivated applicants who can represent Perrigo and our values while interacting with external suppliers and contract manufacturers. Our team works with a variety of different guidelines and procedures, and we place a strong importance on learning and development. We would like our team members to independently manage and prioritise their tasks and deadlines, with management support always available. We are looking for someone who has good attention to detail and enjoys being part of a high performing team.

Experience Required

• 5+ years pharmaceutical experience (quality and/or auditing) 
• Pharmaceutical supplier auditing experience is preferred, IRCA certified or similar is highly desired
• Thrive where afforded autonomy
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• 3rd level education (chemistry, biology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field)
• Strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer literacy with a working knowledge of MS Office and preferably Trackwise
• Ability to work independently while consulting with others as appropriate
• Enjoy travel