ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
Due the business function alignment of this role, there is a requirement for the individual to be onsite at the Laboratory 3 out of 5 days.
The role:
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Auditor to join our Global vibrant and passionate Laboratory Auditing Team. You will partner with internal stakeholders, performing a variety of audit activities with our Laboratory environment.
Responsibilities will include ( not limited to):
Performing tasks relevant to our Lab environment such as conducting internal and vendor audits, external audits/inspections, study audits, SOP and documentation review and CAPA management.
Working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet quality standards and deadlines.
Providing advice to operations on quality related issues
Escalating quality and compliance issues to Quality & Compliance Line Management and relevant ICON functions as appropriate
Performing Quality & Compliance review of SOPs when designated this responsibility, and contribute to the development & maintenance of departmental and general procedures
If required, support case management processes including potential serious breaches, risk cases and suspected scientific misconduct cases.
Experience and qualifications required:
Experience as a Quality Assurance/ Compliance Auditor
Experience within a Laboratory or Clinical environment in an advantage
Experience with, with ICH-GCP and with relevant GxP regulations and guidelines.
BSc Degree is required
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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Skills Required
- Experience as a Quality Assurance/Compliance Auditor
- Experience within a Laboratory or Clinical environment
- Experience with ICH-GCP and relevant GxP regulations
- BSc Degree
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
