

New · posted Nov 13
ICON · Pharmaceuticals
Senior Auditor, Quality Assurance
- Lenexa, KS
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
Sr Auditor, Quality Assurance
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.
Onsite: Lenexa, KS
Sr Auditor, QA
We are currently seeking a Sr Auditor, Quality Assurance to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Sr Auditor, Quality Assurance at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in providing quality oversight of GMP/CMC activities supporting clinical trials, interpreting applicable regulatory requirements, and ensuring ongoing compliance, while contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA regulations).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex quality issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
What you'll do
What You Will Be Doing
- Serving as the Quality Assurance releasing authority for GMP/CMC activities, including review and disposition of applicable GMP documentation and activities prior to release.
- Providing dedicated Quality Assurance oversight for GMP operations, including manufacturing, pharmacy, QC laboratory, and other CMC-related activities, as applicable.
- Reviewing and approving GMP records and quality documentation, including batch records, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and other applicable GMP documentation.
- Ensuring GMP/CMC activities are performed in accordance with applicable GMP requirements, internal quality systems, approved procedures, and client requirements.
- Providing independent QA guidance and decision-making support for GMP quality and compliance matters, including escalation and resolution of issues that may affect product quality or release.
- Partnering closely with Manufacturing, Pharmacy Services, QC Lab, and CMC teams to provide proactive QA oversight throughout planning and execution, rather than relying solely on retrospective review.
- Supporting inspection and audit readiness for GMP/CMC operations and driving continuous improvement of the site quality system.
- Acting as a key Quality representative for GMP/CMC operations and sponsor interactions related to quality, compliance, and release activities.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in quality assurance processes and practices.
- Developing and implementing audit plans and strategies to assess the effectiveness of quality management systems.
- Providing expert guidance and recommendations to stakeholders on quality assurance best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of quality assurance programs and initiatives.
Pay and benefits
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Rewards & Benefits
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
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Where you'll work
Lenexa, KSOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 13, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Senior & Principal roles in the US24 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| All US (middle half) | $94,875 | $98,000 | $123,750 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Operations & Batch Release roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 13, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Operations & Batch Release
The general path across 109 open Quality Operations & Batch Release roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ICON's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 23 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance11
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Quality systems and risk6
- Clinical trial conduct4
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Lab testing and methods2
- Investigations and CAPA1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Operations & Batch Release work in pharmaceuticals, led by the two this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticalsNamed in the posting
- ICHICH E6(R3) good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trialsNamed in the posting
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- ICHICH Q10(official source, opens in a new tab)The pharmaceutical quality system across the product lifecycle
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- FDA21 CFR 314.70(official source, opens in a new tab)Supplements and other changes to an approved application (post-approval CMC changes)
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
- ICHICH Q7(official source, opens in a new tab)Good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients
- ICHICH Q9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality risk management
- FDAFDA quality agreements guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Contract Manufacturing Arrangements for Drugs: Quality Agreements
- FDADrug Supply Chain Security Act(official source, opens in a new tab)Product tracing, verification and serialization across the US drug supply chain
- EUEU Good Distribution Practice(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines on good distribution practice of medicinal products for human use
- FDA21 CFR Part 7(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA enforcement policy, including product recalls
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