GCP Auditor

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, report and follow up contracted audits within agreed budget and timelines 
• Manage the fulfillment of assigned contracted activities; identify and escalate any potential out-of-scope activities 
• Keep Zigzag’s relevant manager(s)/project manager, and the client where applicable, informed of the progress of all assigned contracted activities and any issues that may arise by providing regular updates and maintaining effective communication 
• Foster and maintain good, professional working relationships with clients and identify new business opportunities 

General: 

• Keep abreast of current industry practices, applicable quality legislation, and industry news 
• Remain conversant with Zigzag’s SOPs and file documentation in accordance with Zigzag’s filing requirements 
• Maintain a high level of organisation and effective prioritisation of workload 
• Ensure the security of confidential material at all times, and that Non-Disclosure Agreements (‘NDAs’) are in place before the release of any confidential information to third parties 
• Provide cover for colleagues during annual leave and other absences 
• Perform administrative tasks effectively and in a timely fashion 
• Account for time, including time spent on client activities, in accordance with Zigzag’s requirements 
• Actively contribute to the ongoing development and process improvement within Zigzag  
• Report any identified internal quality/compliance issues  

Skills Required

• Thorough knowledge of applicable GxP(s) and/or other applicable regulatory requirements 
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and prioritisation skills 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills, and ability to communicate confidently at all levels 
• Self-motivation and ability to function independently and within a team  
• Ability to function calmly under pressure 
• Practical and enquiring approach to problem-solving 
• Dedication to quality and reliability in all aspects of work 
• Responsiveness to customer needs and focus on customer satisfaction 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Fluency in English (reading, written, spoken) 

Education or Equivalent Experience 

• Life science degree or equivalent qualification or experience preferred 
• Experience of working in some capacity within an applicable GxP area preferred 

This is a home-based role with up to 50% as required (once the market returns to normality).

Why work for ZigZag Associates?

As an award-winning global business, the quality of our work is always the number one priority. It goes without saying that we are always looking to recruit the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the market, but culture is equally important. Our management team prides itself on offering a friendly and supportive environment where you never stop learning. We do away with the typical rigid hierarchy and, even though we operate as a predominantly remote workforce, we meet online each week to ensure a connected environment that is fully inclusive to every one of our colleagues no matter what level you are operating at.