
Quality Audits Manager
- Markham, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Execute the self-inspection framework in alignment with the Audit RACI, formulating a risk-based internal self-inspection plan.
- Plan, lead, and conduct internal self-inspections, including risk-based audits.
- Own and maintain self-inspection SOPs and associated audit checklists.
- Provide oversight, coordination, and audit readiness support for external Pharma audits and regulatory inspections.
- Assess the need for, and assist in the development of, robust and achievable CAPA plans; approve and monitor CAPA timelines.
- Lead and support external audit/inspection and self-inspection readiness activities:
- Deliver “Audit Dos and Don’ts” training to prepare internal teams.
- Proactively identify and manage compliance risks to minimize audit observations.
- Maintain up-to-date audit/inspection readiness checklists and documentation repositories.
- Coordinate the full audit lifecycle: scheduling, documentation requests, training, logistics, follow-up, and CAPA tracking.
- Maintain accurate documentation of auditing activities, including audit matrices and observation trends.
- Develop and present Quality Audit Metrics and KPIs to the leadership team.
- Educate internal teams on quality events, root cause analysis, investigations, and effective CAPA writing.
- Collaborate with Quality Event owners to ensure proper documentation, RCA, and implementation of effective CAPAs.
- Lead completion of compliance-related questionnaires (e.g., Pre-Audit Surveys, Vendor Qualification, Security Risk Assessments).
- Identify and communicate potential compliance vulnerabilities to leadership.
- Support updates to the BSRx Quality Manual and ensure audit readiness.
- Monitor ISO and Health Canada regulatory requirements and adapt internal processes accordingly.
- Lead and support GxP and ISO alignment across applicable business lines.
- Use technical and business writing skills to communicate process changes effectively.
- Provide proactive quality and compliance guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Build strong rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
- Mentor Quality colleagues and support their professional development.
- Perform other quality and compliance-related duties as assigned.
- Graduate or professional degree in a scientific or health administration discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role directly supporting GMP and GVP audits.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or ISO Quality Auditor certification (or other relevant quality certification) is required.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
- Pharmacovigilance Certification is a plus.
- Experience in a healthcare environment is a plus.
- Bilingual (French/English) is a plus.
- In-depth understanding of GxP regulations, including:
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP)
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- ASQ Quality guidelines
- ISO 9001 requirements and standards
- Experience working in a Pharmaceutical GMP environment is desired.
- Experience auditing third-party vendors, including 3PL (third-party logistics) activities.
- Strong business writing skills.
- Experience in incident management and investigations.
- Proficient in technical writing, including policies, SOPs, work instructions, and CAPA documentation.
- Experienced in internal and external Pharma audits, Health Canada inspections, and ISO audits.
- Familiarity with Quality Systems, including but not limited to:
- Document Management Systems (DMS)
- Change Control
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)