Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Senior Quality Auditor is a member of the Quality Assurance Team reporting directly to the Sr Manager, Quality Auditing. They conduct internal audits ensuring compliance with all applicable cGMP regulations, processes, systems and provisions of the Quality System. They host and manage regulatory authority and client inspections. They serve as a technical expert within the Quality Auditing department. They are responsible for results in terms of quality system conformance to regulations and Simtra quality policies.

The responsibilities:

 Performs internal audits / assessments by collecting and analyzing objective evidence regarding issues and risks. Ensures that audit schedules are produced and communicated in a timely fashion. Plans, schedules, coordinates, supports, and leads detailed audits of facility practices to ensure that policies and procedures comply with worldwide regulatory agencies and Corporate Quality Policy guidelines. This includes review of updated GMP regulations and current FDA and outside of US requirements and incorporation into internal programs, where appropriate.

• Leads/supports Client audits of the facility. Prepares for the audit/assessment activity by researching background information, including previous audit results. Assists in reviewing audit responses. Maintains the assessment file through the process to closure.
• Supports routine GMP and Pre-Approval Inspection regulatory audits. Prepares for audits by coordinating documentation, arranging facility tours, reserving conference rooms, and communicating with facility subject matter experts. Assists in pre- and post- audit communications with Global Quality and regulatory bodies. Interfaces with regulatory inspectors during audits.
• Evaluates corrective and preventive action responses to assessment findings for adequacy, including root cause and timeliness.
• Conducting and confirming follow-up actions on Corporate, Client, Regulatory and Internal site compliance audits. Reports extended corrective actions to management.
• Performs procedure gap assessments to ensure compliance with Global Quality procedures.
• Maintains and makes recommendations for improvement to Quality procedures.
• Performs desktop evaluations of site’s suppliers per Global Quality procedures.
• Considered a Subject Matter Expert for department.
• Mentors other auditors.
• Trains subject matter experts for inspection readiness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.  Preferably in a science or technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, which should include at least 3 years of auditing experience.
• ASQ and/or RAB auditor accreditation is strongly desired.
• Extensive working knowledge of applicable quality and regulatory standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
• Work effectively independently and in team environment.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and analytical skills to enable assessment of risk.
• Expertise in GMP regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Windows based applications.
• Resourceful, self-reliant, self-motivated and confident.
• Working knowledge of quality software system (e.g. TrackWise, Veeva).
• General knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement tools.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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For over 65 years, pharmaceutical and biotech companies have partnered with Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) to bring their sterile injectable products to market.

Simtra is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization with facilities in Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany.  We offer a wide-range of delivery systems including prefilled-syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials, and sterile crystallization.  Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, at Simtra, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging.

In addition to unmatched expertise and experience, we offer a uniquely collaborative approach.  Clients look to Simtra as an extension of their own companies.

It is very rewarding industry to work in.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate, and bring-life changing medicines to patients worldwide.

The Validation Associate II is a key member of the Computer Systems Validation team within the Technical Services organization. The Validation Associate II must have a working knowledge of the overall requirements dictated by worldwide regulatory agencies with respect to computer systems validation. This position works directly with the Information Technology department and other functional areas and is considered the lead validation resource. The Validation Associate II understands industry best practices and maintains a state of audit readiness always. This position reports to the Manager, Computer Systems Validation.

What you'll be doing:

• Validation document author/reviewer – VP, URS, FS/DS, TM, IQ, OQ, PQ using established templates
• Technical writing proficiency – VP, URS, FS/DS, TM, IQ, OQ, PQ using established templates.
• Entitlement Reviews – Coordinates user access reviews for recertification and authorization
• Local Change Control owner
• CSV periodic reviews – to maintain the validated state, the Associate will perform periodic reviews of validation packages per established procedures
• Validation lead GAMP Category 1 - 4
• Client audits – The Associate will participate in client audits, responding verbally to auditor’s questions.
• Global Change Control task owner
• System assessments – Quality, Regulatory, Risk, Gap CAPA owner
• NCR/SNCR investigator
• Validation Lead for implementation of major and minor software applications or modules for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) use
• Completes detailed risk assessment and 21 CFR part 11 Gap analysis
• Maintains departmental compliance with regulations and corporate procedures
• Coordinates computer systems implementation activities with Vendors and other non-BPS resources
• Creates/Reviews validation documentation, templates, procedures, and all documentation generated during a computer systems validation project
• Participates in Internal/Client/Corporate Audits
• Represents validation department as validation expert in cross-functional work teams
• Advocates and understands best practices for system validations and processes
• Articulates complex systems and communicates to technical and non­technical management

 
What you'll bring:

• BS in Electronic or Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, preferred
• 3+ years experience of working within a regulated environment (worldwide regulatory agencies), particularly in computer systems validation or other validation discipline
• Ability to use enterprise software (i.e., ERP, EDMS, QMS, JDE, Trackwise, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Technical writing skills

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/