SGS · 1 month ago
Contract Opportunity - Lead Certification Auditor - Pharma, Cosmetics and Personal Care (PCPC)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expSGS is the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, recognized for sustainability, quality, and integrity. They are seeking a Contract Lead Certification Auditor to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, conducting third-party audits and making relevant decisions regarding the audit process.
OutsourcingSkill AssessmentTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements of the applicable standards
Make relevant decisions regarding the audit process and inform SGS CBE on issues resolution outside the audit process
Collect and analyze sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification
Control and perform auditing activities, including planning and control of other members of audit teams
Qualify as a Lead Auditor in more than one standard and conduct integrated audits as required
Perform certification audits in conformance with SGS Global/Local procedures and sector specific schemes/standards
Provide determination whether or not registration should be recommended or allowed to continue based on evidence gained during audits
Assimilate, understand and operate the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities
Collaborate with teams of Auditors during auditing activities
Provide customers with sufficient audit experience to cover the whole of SGS’s Certification's accredited activities
Actively participate in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies
Maintain all audit-related credentials
Adhere to internal standards, policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or bio-science is most preferable (consideration will be given to other science as well i.e. chemical science depending on the additional training course(s) attended related to pharmaceutical, cosmetics and personnel care (PCPC) subjects)
Minimum 5 years' work experience of proven management function in PCP industry with minimum 2 years' work experience in Quality assurance function or quality & safety management system coordination
Minimum 5 years auditing experience and qualified as ISO lead auditor. (Especially Pharmaceutical or OTC products)
Travels up to 80% of the time - automobile / airplane, some travel might be international with flight time 8+ hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements
Preferred
Experience in delivering training is preferable
Company
SGS
SGS is the inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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David Schramm
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