Senior Auditor - Contract - Paramus, New Jersey

Experience Required: 5 Years

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Job Function: Accounting/Auditing

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Relocation Assistance: No

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: No

Job Summary:

The RPT QA Auditor is responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting on internal and external audits to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), regulatory requirements, and company quality standards. This role supports the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) by identifying gaps, recommending corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing, testing, and distribution processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine, for-cause, and risk-based audits of internal processes, RPT CMOs, and suppliers.
• Prepare detailed audit plans, checklists, and schedules to ensure comprehensive audits.
• Ensure adherence to FDA, EMA, ICH, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Review and approve deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Document audit observations and issue formal audit reports.
• Track and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Guide compliance requirements and audit readiness.
• Support regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Identify systemic issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field.
• 3–5 years in Radio Pharmaceuticals, with at least 2 years in auditing
• Strong knowledge of RPT cGMP, GDP, and global regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to travel (up to 10%) for audits.

Preferred Certifications:

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• GCP/GMP auditing certifications