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New · posted Nov 13

ICON · Pharmaceuticals

Senior Auditor, Quality Assurance

  • Lenexa, KS
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Senior & Principal
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineOpen until filled

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

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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

Middle half $94,875 to $123,750, median $98,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
All US$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.

  1. One step back

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Technician · Associate

    $88K median44 open
  2. This role

    Senior & Principal

    Often: QA Specialist · QA Release Senior Quality Reviewer

    $98K median29 open
  3. Next step

    Manager

    Often: Manager, Quality Operations · Quality Supervisor

    $128K median18 open
  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, GMP Operational Quality · Associate Director QA, GMP External Operations

    $201K median17 open
  5. Later

    VP & Executive

    Often: Quality Site Head

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 compliance: 11 linesLab testing and methods: 2 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 3 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 6 linesClinical trial conduct: 4 linesCollaboration and leadership: 7 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsQuality systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • 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.

Company hiring pulse

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168
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Distinct roles
39
Locations

By discipline

  • Clinical162 92%
  • Quality11 6%
  • Regulatory4 2%

By level

  • Associate & Specialist77 44%
  • Senior & Principal70 40%
  • Manager23 13%
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