Sr. Quality Auditor
Company: Simtra BioPharma Solutions
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract
Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with
pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile
injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington,
Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of
delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized
vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile
crystallization. Our product types include biologics and small
molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for
reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into
patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality
and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the
highest quality and regulatory standards. While our primary focus
is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including
formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global
regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to
help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to
patients worldwide. Why join Team Simtra? Because we: Make it
HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing
new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our
customers. Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice
and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve
problems in new ways. Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high
standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer,
their patients, and our team members. Make it COUNT – We take pride
in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on
challenges big and small to improve patient health. This role: The
Senior Quality Auditor is a member of the Quality Assurance Team
reporting directly to the Sr Manager, Quality Auditing. They
conduct internal audits ensuring compliance with all applicable
cGMP regulations, processes, systems and provisions of the Quality
System. They host and manage regulatory authority and client
inspections. They serve as a technical expert within the Quality
Auditing department. They are responsible for results in terms of
quality system conformance to regulations and Simtra quality
policies. The responsibilities: Performs internal audits /
assessments by collecting and analyzing objective evidence
regarding issues and risks. Ensures that audit schedules are
produced and communicated in a timely fashion. Plans, schedules,
coordinates, supports, and leads detailed audits of facility
practices to ensure that policies and procedures comply with
worldwide regulatory agencies and Corporate Quality Policy
guidelines. This includes review of updated GMP regulations and
current FDA and outside of US requirements and incorporation into
internal programs, where appropriate. Leads/supports Client audits
of the facility. Prepares for the audit/assessment activity by
researching background information, including previous audit
results. Assists in reviewing audit responses. Maintains the
assessment file through the process to closure. Supports routine
GMP and Pre-Approval Inspection regulatory audits. Prepares for
audits by coordinating documentation, arranging facility tours,
reserving conference rooms, and communicating with facility subject
matter experts. Assists in pre- and post- audit communications with
Global Quality and regulatory bodies. Interfaces with regulatory
inspectors during audits. Evaluates corrective and preventive
action responses to assessment findings for adequacy, including
root cause and timeliness. Conducting and confirming follow-up
actions on Corporate, Client, Regulatory and Internal site
compliance audits. Reports extended corrective actions to
management. Performs procedure gap assessments to ensure compliance
with Global Quality procedures. Maintains and makes recommendations
for improvement to Quality procedures. Performs desktop evaluations
of site’s suppliers per Global Quality procedures. Considered a
Subject Matter Expert for department. Mentors other auditors.
Trains subject matter experts for inspection readiness.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. Preferably in a science
or technical discipline. Minimum 5 years experience in the
pharmaceutical industry, which should include at least 3 years of
auditing experience. ASQ and/or RAB auditor accreditation is
strongly desired. Extensive working knowledge of applicable quality
and regulatory standards and regulations. Excellent communication
skills – both written and oral. Work effectively independently and
in team environment. Must demonstrate sound judgment and analytical
skills to enable assessment of risk. Expertise in GMP regulations.
Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills. Good working
knowledge of Windows based applications. Resourceful, self-reliant,
self-motivated and confident. Working knowledge of quality software
system (e.g. TrackWise, Veeva). General knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
and other continuous improvement tools. In return, you’ll be
eligible for [1] : Day One Benefits Medical & Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental
Life Insurance Spouse Life Insurance Child Life Insurance 401(k)
Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Time Off Program Paid
Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave and more Adoption
Reimbursement Program Education Assistance Program Employee
Assistance Program Community and Volunteer Service Program Employee
Ownership Plan Additional Benefits Short and Long-Term Disability
Insurance Voluntary Insurance Benefits Vision Coverage Accident
Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Insurance Identity Theft
Protection Legal and more Onsite Campus Amenities Workout Facility
Cafeteria Credit Union [1] Current benefit offerings are in effect
through 12/31/26 Disclaimer This job description is intended to
provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to
perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and
responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make
modifications based on business requirements. Equal Employment
Opportunity Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, protected veteran status,
disability/handicap status or any other legally protected
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