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Compliance Operation Lead

Agilent
NJ Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Description

Are you experienced with regulatory requirements for medical devices?

At Agilent, we develop and produce reagents, instruments, and software for in vitro diagnostic of cancer, and we are currently looking for a Compliance Operation Lead to work primarily in Corrective and Preventive Action as well in Inspection Readiness projects but also to support internal and external audits activities for our Agilent sites. This is a Global Agilent Quality position.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting compliance with Agilent’s QMS and external requirements. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to ensure continuous improvements of our processes as well as collaborating with international colleagues to achieve company goals.

You will partner with many stakeholders across the organization, covering but not limited to QA, R&D, RA, IT, and Marketing.

You will report to the Manager, Compliance Operations, GQRA organization.

  • Support Agilent sites / divisions with a broad spectrum of Quality Operations support (CAPA, inspection / audit readiness, complex / systemic investigations, remediation).
  • Support Agilent sites / divisions by adhering to the Agilent QMS and applicable regulatory requirements and standards and promote overall compliance posture.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Quality & Compliance issues, lead and / or support complex investigations, and help drive risk-based actions, issue resolution, and continual improvement across the network.
  • Support and / or lead cross-functional strategic projects in the compliance space, with impact on sites, divisions, or an entire business group, , changes driven by remediation of complex / systemic issues, process transformation, process re-engineering, following M&A, etc.
  • Lead / support the assessment and update of relevant GxP processes and systems as required.
  • Support the identification, maintenance, and management of compliance activities across a Business Group within Agilent to promote a state of compliance.
  • Drive CAPA and effectiveness check requirements and improvements, in partnership with applicable Business Quality groups, and ensure complex and systemic issues are addressed promptly and sustainably.
  • Partner with Business Quality representatives to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions based on trends and identification of systemic issues.
  • Represent QCS / Compliance as a compliance SME during external audits and Health Authority inspections as required.
  • Support relevant processes and fora (, Community of Practices, SME networks) that help drive upskilling and capability building across the organization.
  • Support the continual improvement of processes and governance components supporting relevant compliance processes in scope, , CAPA management, root cause investigation, etc.

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field is required, advanced degree in engineering, pharmaceutical, or medical field preferred

Experience :

  • 5 years of industry experience in a life science environment.
  • Experience must include 3 years of experience with managing Quality Systems and / or Compliance in a life science / pharmaceutical environment (pharma, biopharma, medical device), including issue management, quality investigations, CAPA management & oversight, quality operations, etc.
  • Sound knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485, MDSAP, IVDR, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 210 / 211, 21 CFR pt. 11. Additional experience in the biopharmaceutical environment, ICH guidelines, etc., is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to interface with senior leaders (, site leaders) and cross-functional teams, and strong proven ability to influence and drive change.
  • Strong collaborative skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
  • Experience in operating in a multi-disciplinary life science environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • We Offer :

  • An inspiring and social environment with around 40 skilled colleagues in the QA department providing QA support within development, manufacturing and sustain activities.
  • A great opportunity for you to make a significant impact and develop your skills in a world-class company that takes pride in developing new innovative solutions for labs around the world to improve cancer diagnostics.
  • A role among passionate colleagues, in a growth orientated and inclusive environment. You will become part of a caring and fast paced environment, built on integrity, sharing and trust.
  • Agilent offers core global benefits to all staff - but in addition to these, the DK business offers Agilent Result Bonus, Stock Purchase Plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Healthcare, Physiotherapy and much more.
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    Additional Details

    This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least January 17, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $111, - $186, plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at : Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email or contact 1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit

    Travel Required : 25% of the Time

    Shift : Duration :

    No End Date

    Job Function : Quality / Regulatory

    Salary : $111 - $186

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