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Glp/Gcp Quality Compliance Auditor (Lead Compliance Auditor)

Labcorp
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Indianapolis, United States
1 June 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

GLP/GCP Quality Compliance Auditor (Lead Compliance Auditor)

Company: Labcorp
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Job ID: 2533058
Category: Regulatory / Compliance
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Remote: No


Role Overview

The Lead Compliance Auditor is responsible for leading internal audit programs and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards across clinical research and laboratory operations. The role focuses on GCP, GLP, ISO 15189, and ISO 13485 compliance, audit execution, inspection readiness, CAPA management, auditor development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

This is a senior-level quality assurance and regulatory compliance position requiring strong leadership, auditing expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.


Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit Program Management

  • Plan, develop, and implement the internal audit program.

  • Schedule and oversee approved audit activities.

  • Define and clarify audit scope and objectives.

  • Assign audits to qualified auditors and monitor execution.

  • Ensure comprehensive assessment of compliance systems and processes.

Audit Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Coordinate audit preparation activities.

  • Ensure engagement of relevant stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.

  • Facilitate effective communication between QA, operations, and management teams.

  • Maintain transparency and audit readiness across departments.

Audit Execution & Inspection Support

  • Serve as the primary host for internal audits.

  • Support regulatory inspections and sponsor audits.

  • Provide guidance during audit and inspection activities.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Audit Findings & CAPA Management

  • Document audit observations and compliance findings.

  • Prepare detailed audit reports with risk assessments and recommendations.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop:

    • Corrective Actions (CA)

    • Preventive Actions (PA)

  • Monitor CAPA implementation and effectiveness.

  • Lead audit review meetings with management.

Compliance Monitoring & Audit Oversight

  • Lead monthly audit review meetings.

  • Monitor audit metrics and compliance trends.

  • Ensure ongoing inspection readiness.

  • Support alignment with global QA programs and corporate quality systems.

Auditor Training & Development

  • Train and mentor junior auditors.

  • Support auditor qualification and competency development.

  • Collaborate with Regulatory Intelligence teams on emerging regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure regulatory updates are incorporated into procedures and training programs.

Quality Assurance Support

  • Participate in strategic QA initiatives.

  • Support process improvement and compliance enhancement projects.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems and audit processes.


Regulatory & Quality Frameworks

Core Regulatory Standards

  • Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Quality Management Systems

  • ISO 15189

  • ISO 13485

Quality Processes

  • Internal Audits

  • CAPA Management

  • Inspection Readiness

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Risk Assessment

  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)


Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Pharmacy

    • Chemistry

    • Biology

    • Related Scientific Discipline

OR

  • Equivalent experience (10 years may substitute for education requirements).

Experience

  • 8+ years in a regulated environment.

  • Experience working within:

    • GLP environments

    • GCP environments

  • 4+ years in:

    • Laboratory Quality

    • Quality Assurance

    • Compliance functions

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • ISO 15189

    • ISO 13485