Senior Consultant (PRN) - GxP Vendor & Supplier Auditor (Part-Time)

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Senior Consultant (PRN) - GxP Vendor & Supplier Auditor (Part-Time)

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Auditors to conduct GxP audits of vendors, suppliers, service providers, laboratories, distribution partners, and other regulated third parties. The ideal candidate has a strong background in GxP quality systems, vendor qualification, compliance auditing, and risk-based oversight. Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) audits is a plus.

This role provides the opportunity to support clients across the life sciences sector-pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and related regulated industries-ensuring that external partners meet quality and regulatory expectations.

Compensation: $62.50 - 76.50 per hour

Responsibilities

• Conduct GxP audits of vendors, suppliers, contract manufacturers, laboratories, distribution centers, and service providers.
• Evaluate third-party quality systems, compliance posture, data integrity controls, and operational practices.
• Prepare detailed audit plans, conduct interviews, review documentation, and assess facility operations.
• Identify nonconformances, risks, and opportunities for improvement; develop clear, actionable audit reports.
• Review CAPAs and corrective action responses for adequacy and effectiveness.
• Support vendor qualification and ongoing supplier monitoring programs.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global GxP regulations and audit best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Quality Assurance or GxP auditing experience in a regulated life sciences environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GxP regulations (cGMP, GLP, GCP and GCLP) and applicable global requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH).
• Experience conducting vendor, supplier, or service provider audits (remote and on-site).
• Solid understanding of quality systems, documentation practices, data integrity, and risk management principles.
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously.
• GCP auditing experience is a plus, including clinical sites, CROs, and clinical laboratories.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% (domestic U.S., international).
• Excellent communication skills and strong client-facing presence.

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Benefits
When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

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