Client Audit Manager

Almac Group

$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a science or technical field
  • 2 years of experience leading audits in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or Packaging
  • 3 years in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device quality
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems (EQMS)
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical packaging

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for audits and host audit meetings
  • Review Quality System records and previous audit reports
  • Document audit findings and communicate to management
  • Prepare audit response reports for Quality Management
  • Develop annual audit schedules based on risk priorities
  • Coordinate vendor audits and ensure compliance with GMP standards
  • Track and manage corrective actions arising from audits

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision & Dental benefits starting from the first month after hire
  • 20 days of paid time off per year, accrued monthly
  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • Company paid Long and Short-term disability and Life Insurance
  • 401k company contribution
  • Hybrid work options available
  • Professional development programs and continuous learning opportunities
Full Job Description
is currently seeking a Client Audit Manager for our Audubon, Pa location. The for Client Audit Manager Is responsible for managing and hosting client, internal, and Audubon-related vendor audits, ensuring Almac Pharma services meets audit requirements and secures client approval for ongoing and new business.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Duties (Client, Internal, and Audubon-Related

Supplier/Vendor Audits)

Serve as the primary contact for audits.
• Review all applicable Quality System records.
• Review previous audit reports and confirm that all prior

observations have been satisfactorily closed.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Almac Pharma Services

policies, procedures, and key business processes, including

relevant updates.
• Document potential issues or observations identified during audits

and keep Management informed throughout the process.
• After each audit, compile wrap-up meeting findings and promptly

communicate outcomes to relevant personnel by email, as

applicable.
• Proactively follow up on observations and CAPAs, providing

support as needed until all responses are received.
• Prepare audit response reports (client and internal) and submit

them to Quality Management for review, as applicable, within

expected timelines.
• Attend client and vendor teleconferences as needed.

Manage CAPAs arising from audits

Client Audits

Clearly define the audit scope before client audits.
• Request clients to share audit agendas in advance.
• Inform Departmental Managers or relevant staff of any changes to

the agenda.
• Ensure the audit room is ready and technology functions properly

prior to arrival.
• Contact project leads for current business status and ongoing

projects.
• Confirm project staff availability during audit for discussions.
• Prepare relevant information ahead of the audit date.
• Collect documentation requested by the customer promptly.
• Host and facilitate audits, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Provide a comprehensive overview to auditors and ensure

support for separate work streams as needed.
• Arrange SME participation to address specific questions.
• Notify Departmental Managers about audit findings and address

issues before receiving the report.
• Update databases and distribute audit observations upon report

receipt.
• Work with area managers and SMEs to collect responses, root

cause analyses and CAPAs for findings.
• Track and verify completion and effectiveness of customer

CAPAs.
• Provide CAPA updates to customers at agreed intervals.
• Compile and approve responses to Client Audit Questionnaires.

Maintain professional oral and written contact with clients to foster strong relationships

Internal Audits

Develop an annual audit schedule based on risk and regulatory

priorities.
• Lead audits of GxP, quality systems, operations, and support

functions.
• Prepare clear audit reports detailing findings, evidence, and risks.
• Ensure responses to observations are accurate, include root

cause analysis and effective CAPAs.
• Periodically assess risks to identify high-risk processes and adjust

audit focus.

Vendor Audit (Audubon Service Provider/Supplier)

Coordinate and execute vendor audits to evaluate adherence to

GMP standards and company quality requirements.
• Develop comprehensive audit reports, ensuring clear

documentation of findings and specified corrective actions.
• Monitor vendors for prompt submission and implementation of

CAPAs.
• Assist in the creation, review, and upkeep of supplier quality agreements

Regulatory Audit Support
• Provide assistance to Quality Management during regulatory

inspections by carrying out front-room and back-room tasks

according to inspection protocols.
• Manage document retrieval, oversee communication, and engage

subject matter experts to deliver responses to inspector requests

promptly, accurately, and in compliance.
• Help with preparing, conducting, and following up on audits,

which includes tracking observations, collecting evidence, and

ensuring thorough root cause analysis and CAPAs when needed.

Quality Metrics and Reporting

Collect and share Quality KPIs from internal, client, and vendor

audits.
• Evaluate audit patterns to pinpoint ongoing issues and

opportunities for ongoing enhancement.
• Communicate audit findings and data to Quality leadership and

cross-functional teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Compliance Support

Work alongside subject matter experts, operations, and quality

teams to boost compliance and enhance readiness for audits.
• Offer advice on regulatory standards, best audit practices, and

CAPA effectiveness. • Assist with initiatives to continuously improve the Quality

Management System.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Work Experience

Bachelors' Degree in science or technical related field

2 years of experience in hosting and leading audits in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or

Packaging environment.
• 3 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device quality

Required Knowledge:
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and electronic quality management systems

(EQMS)
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements and industry standards for pharmaceutical packaging

processes

Preferred Knowledge:
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or other ASQ

Preferred Education

Bachelors' Degree in a scientific discipline

Travel

Local travel for supplier audits

What can Almac Group offer you?
  • Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1st of the month following start date
  • 20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly following start date
  • 12 holidays per year
  • Company paid Long and Short-term disability along with Life Insurance
  • 401k company contribution
  • Hybrid work available for applicable roles
  • Professional development programs/ continuous learning opportunities


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