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Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Audit Manager

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCoralville, IA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience leading or participating in internal, external, customer, supplier, or regulatory audits and inspections, including FDA, ISO, Notified Body, or equivalent regulatory organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems, ICH Q10, current good manufacturing practice, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 210/211, ICH, FDA, and EU regulatory standards and guidelines, as well as management and data integrity requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline, and 4+ years of experience in a quality, compliance, or auditing role within a cGMP-regulated environment.
  • Ability to travel, including overnight travel up to 20% if required for the role.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of the internal and external GMP and Quality audit programs, including audit planning, execution, report issuance, CAPA review, effectiveness verification, and audit closeout.
  • Maintain current knowledge of FDA inspectional trends, cGMP requirements, global regulatory expectations, and industry best practices, and communicate relevant updates throughout the organization.
  • Coordinate audit logistics and readiness activities, including preparation of standard audit documentation, facility tours, audit schedules, document repositories, subject matter expert coordination, client communications, and audit tracking processes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify compliance risks, support problem-solving initiatives, develop effective corrective and preventive actions, and strengthen regulatory compliance, product quality, and inspection readiness across the organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience leading audit programs within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, cell and gene therapy, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Previous experience preparing for, hosting, and responding to regulatory agency inspections, including FDA, international regulatory authorities, and third-party certification audits.
  • Previous experience developing audit readiness programs, inspection preparation tools, audit documentation systems, and standardized audit processes that improve organizational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Technical expertise related to the manufacturing processes of cGMP biopharmaceuticals.

About the Company

Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Danaher makes instruments, tests and laboratory supplies for drug developers, researchers and clinicians, spanning the path from biological research to clinical patient diagnosis. Its businesses include Cytiva for drug manufacturing, SCIEX for chemical analysis and Beckman Coulter for laboratory testing, linking specialized tools across healthcare workflows. Customers use its equipment to study cells, produce biological medicines and analyze patient samples; the group earns money by selling instruments, reagents, software and support services through its operating companies. Danaher was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1984

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