FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: The Senior Compliance Investigator investigates and writes exception documents for compliance to procedures and coordinates quality system programs and projects to ensure regulatory compliance. The Investigator will coordinate, develop, track and manage investigations they own and the investigations of Compliance Investigators, per procedures. The investigator will also assure all exception documentation adequately address root cause, corrective & preventive actions and product impact. The incumbent is responsible for executing tasks to ensure newly hired Compliance Investigators are adequately trained and competent to perform their jobs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: •Responsible for conducting high level investigations into process excursions, procedural exceptions and nonconforming events. •Train and perform on-the-job training competencies for new Compliance Investigators. •Lead Compliance Investigations continuous improvement, efficiency, and other projects. Participate in plant cross-functional projects. •Ensure root cause, corrective action preventative action (CAPA), and product impact are thoroughly addressed in investigations. Synthesize recommendations for action based on procedural requirements, decision flowcharts, and critical thinking. •Develop, implement, manage and track effectiveness of corrective action plans for exceptions. •Provide support activity during regulatory or 3rd party audits. •Utilize trend data to develop schedule and incorporate into facility investigations. •Ensure accurate project schedules are maintained and communicated to management. •Write field alert report and prepare and deliver notifications to management. •Participate on committees/teams supporting GMP compliance programs. •Adhere to all company guidelines, SOPs and ensure required compliance training is up to date. •Monitor GMP and regulatory compliance activities critical in a regulatory inspection. Communicate GMP violations and quality systems deficiencies to management and recommend MQ product release holds until the violation is addressed. •Perform other related duties as assigned or required. Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications: •Must have working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements. •Strong communication and organizational skills. •Ability to communicate with all levels of management. •Must possess strong technical writing skills to document investigation findings. •Problem solving will be addressed in two specific ways: People and Processes. •In the area of people, he/she must be able to foster a participative approach to problem solving. Mustalso be able to build an atmosphere of trust, open communication, and respect in order to handle thedifficult issues in investigations and corrective action follow up. •In the area of processes, he/she will be required to utilize technical expertise to identify andunderstand problems that may elevate to serious compliance issues. Education and Experience: * •Must be at least 18 years of age •Bachelor’s Degree is required: Engineering, Science, or Manufacturing (other 4yr degrees considered with commensurate experience) •Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or R&D functions or any combination of the above. •CQA or CQE preferred •Preferred experience in one or more of the following areas: Validation principles; Pharmaceutical manufacturing methods; Project Management; Documentation systems, Quality Systems; analytical or microbiological testing principles. •Experience in project management and quality engineering principles preferred. *Physical Requirements and Work Environment: * •General office conditions with occasional entry to laboratories, warehouse, manufacturing, and clean-room manufacturing spaces. •Occasional lifting of sample boxes is required. •Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted. •Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time ICU Medical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Title: *Senior Compliance Investigator Location: TX-Austin Requisition ID: 24300616