Role Overview
The Lead Internal Auditor within the Customer Quality & Compliance team is responsible for planning, leading, and executing risk‑based internal audits within regulated medical devices and pharmaceutical environments. This role serves as a subject matter expert in quality system and regulatory auditing, ensuring compliance with applicable global regulations and standards while driving continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS). This individual will be part of the broader Global Quality Organization.
The primary focus of the role is the regulated internal audit program. In addition, the role provides secondary support for inspection readiness activities, working in close collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, and site leadership teams.
Primary Responsibilities – Lead Internal Audit
- Lead and conduct risk-based internal audits across pharmaceutical and medical device operations in line with the approved audit schedule.
- Serve as Lead Auditor for complex, cross-functional, and multi-site audits, overseeing planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
- Assess QMS compliance and effectiveness against ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA cGMP/QSR, EU GMP, IVDR, and ICH requirements.
Develop audit strategies, plans, and reports, communicating findings, trends, and improvement opportunities to stakeholders. - Identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the QMS.
- Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of regulatory and quality requirements while maintaining auditor independence.
- Train and coach sites on self-directed audits to support the Internal Audit Program with appropriate oversight.
Secondary Responsibilities – Inspection Readiness & Notified Body Support
- Support inspection and audit readiness activities to maintain a state of ‘Always Audit Ready.’
- Assist with preparation for regulatory authority inspections and Notified Body audits, including readiness reviews and documentation preparation.
- Support responses to nonconformities/observations as required
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years’ experience in regulated quality systems, internal auditing, or regulatory compliance within pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries.
- 5+ years’ experience as a Lead Internal Auditor, including audit planning, execution, and auditor management; ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification required.
- Experience auditing across the full product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, laboratories, post-market surveillance, and support processes.
- Strong analytical, risk-based thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across global matrix organizations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple audits and priorities while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Willingness to travel globally up to 50%; role may be remote or site-based within the EU/UK.
Pay Range
Italy:
51.240,00 - 80.063,00 EUR per Annum.
The position is classified at Levels 1° or Quadro under the CCNL Terziario, distribuzione e servizi – Cod. H011, which defines minimum salary levels, pay
progression, and working conditions.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: 50% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Quality/RegulatorySkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in regulated quality systems, internal auditing, or regulatory compliance within pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries
- 5+ years of experience as a Lead Internal Auditor, including audit planning, execution, and auditor management
- ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification
- Experience auditing across the full product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, laboratories, post-market surveillance, and support processes
- Advanced degree
- Strong analytical, risk-based thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to influence across global matrix organizations
- Ability to manage multiple audits and priorities while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
- Willingness to travel globally up to 50%
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.
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