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Freelance Auditor

Qualifyze

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at Qualifyze is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

AboutQualifyze:

Founded in 2019,Qualifyzeis a leading company in supply chain compliance management in the Life Sciences industry, trusted by over 1,500 pharmaceutical and healthcare companies globally. Our digital suite of solutions connects manufacturers, suppliers, and a global network of more than 250 auditors and quality experts. With a track record of over 4,500 GxP audits across 85+ countries and the largest and most accurate supplier network and data analytics tools,Qualifyzestands as the all-in-one partner for quality compliance and supply chain risk mitigation in the Life Sciences sector.

We provide flexible collaboration opportunities for qualified auditors worldwide. Many of our auditors are freelancers or combine auditing with their current roles, working with us on demand based on their expertise, availability, and location.

Requirements

Role Overview:

We are looking for aFreelance Quality Auditorto join our team and support quality audits on demand. This is a freelance opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about quality standards in the Health & Life Sciences industry and is ready to make an immediate impact.

Main responsibilities:
* Work closely with our Quality Officers, who provide audit preparation materials and agenda support and preparing the audit using the shared information
Work closely with our Quality Officers, who provide audit preparation materials and agenda support and preparing the audit using the shared information
* Conduct audits at supplier sites, taking into account customer-specific requirements and agreed audit agendas
Conduct audits at supplier sites, taking into account customer-specific requirements and agreed audit agendas
* Deliver high-quality, accurate audit reports within established timelines
Deliver high-quality, accurate audit reports within established timelines
* Collaborate with theQualifyzeteam on report revision and CAPA review to ensure thorough and objective audit findings
Collaborate with theQualifyzeteam on report revision and CAPA review to ensure thorough and objective audit findings

Main requirements:
* Educational background in Health & Life Sciences, or demonstrated long-term experience in the industry (minimum 10 years in Pharma or an applicable Health & Life Sciences sector)
Educational background in Health & Life Sciences, or demonstrated long-term experience in the industry (minimum 10 years in Pharma or an applicable Health & Life Sciences sector)
* Strong, hands-on experience within the applicable Health & Life Sciences industry
Strong, hands-on experience within the applicable Health & Life Sciences industry
* Proven track record of conducting audits, with consistent and verifiable records of audit activity within the last 3 years
Proven track record of conducting audits, with consistent and verifiable records of audit activity within the last 3 years
* Evidence of relevant and accredited auditor training, or demonstrated experience conducting initial audits under the guidance of experienced auditors
Evidence of relevant and accredited auditor training, or demonstrated experience conducting initial audits under the guidance of experienced auditors
* Good level of English, both written and spoken
Good level of English, both written and spoken

Agreement & Compensation:

Upon successful completion of the qualification process, a collaboration agreement will be established outlining the terms of our working relationship.

Compensation includes a standard audit fee applicable across all audit types. For multi-day audits, additional compensation will be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis. All reasonable travel expenses incurred during audit assignments are fully reimbursed.

Following the review of your profile at the initial stage of the qualification process, we will reach out to transparently share the compensation range we are offering - which will be specific to your experience and location - ensuring an open and straightforward conversation from the start.

Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process:

We believe in a human-led hiring process. All applications are reviewed manually by our Talent Acquisition team, and neither Talent Acquisition nor Hiring Managers use AI to screen, filter, rank, assess, or make decisions about candidates, including during interviews and assessments. During interviews, AI may be used only to support note-taking and transcription.

All hiring decisions are made by people!

Diversity & Inclusion atQualifyze:

AtQualifyzewe actively support the power of diversity, uniting complementary talents and perspectives to address new challenges. Our collective strengths help us to find innovative solutions and turn difficulties into opportunities. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and feels heard.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regar

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About Qualifyze

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