- Purchasing
- China - Shanghai
QA Audit Specialist
Our client is a global Pharma & Fine Chemicals Group.
For this client, Talent Fishers is seeking for a QA Audit Specialist. The role takes charge of end-to-end supplier quality audits and onsite factory visits covering regulatory starting materials, GMP intermediates, APIs, excipients and packaging raw materials.
Reporting to: Quality & Audit Compliance Manager
Location: Shanghai, China
MISSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead onsite quality audits including supplier due diligence, initial & periodic qualification, for-cause and follow-up audits.
- Own the full audit workflow: audit preparation, onsite execution, report release, CAPA review and closure evidence follow-up.
- Track supplier compliance status, including official inspection results, GMP non-compliance, regulatory updates and export restrictions.
- Partner with Procurement, QA and relevant internal teams to advance supplier development and quality system deployment.
- Ensure full alignment with global regulatory rules, industry quality standards and internal governance policies.
- Regularly communicate audit findings, potential quality risks and corrective action plans with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support and participate in internal, customer-side and regulatory authority audits & inspections.
- Assist in supplier qualification activities including onsite verification, risk gap assessment, complaint investigation and CAPA implementation.
Internal Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Maintain close communication and alignment with internal teams including R&D, Production, Sourcing and Finance, to align on quality standards, material specifications, audit arrangements and compliance requirements.
- Actively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve quality non-conformities, supplier compliance risks and audit-related issues in a timely manner.
- Share industry regulatory updates, supplier quality performance and audit findings internally; drive cross-department alignment on quality risk mitigation and continuous quality improvement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Bachelor degree in Bio Sentific, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering or related science majors; Master in Organic Chemistry is preferred.
- 5+ years solid experience in pharmaceutical/chemical QA or consulting background; prior Lead Auditor experience is an advantage.
- In-depth command of GMP audit methodology and QA routines: change control, deviation handling, process validation etc.
- Well-versed in EU GMP, ICH Quality Guidelines and 21 CFR Part 210/211.
- Holder of UNI EN 19011 or equivalent auditor training certificate.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of building stable working relationships with all-level stakeholders.
- Business fluent in English (written & verbal).
- Result-driven, strong sense of responsibility, able to work under pressure and meet tight project schedules.
- Meticulous logical thinking, strong attention to detail and professional document management ability.
- Familiar with international pharma regulatory norms and professional procurement operation practices.
- Proficient in Office software and common quality & procurement management systems.
INFORMATION & APPLICATION
If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please feel free to get in touch via sarah.zhang@talent-fishers.com and share your resume for the “QA” job application.
Suitable candidates will be contacted within one month upon application.
