Senior Analyst - Regulatory Compliance
Cambridge (Hybrid)
Closing date for applications: 17th December
The role
TheSenior Analyst - Regulatory Compliancesupports Illuminas global compliance framework through the execution and continuous improvement of compliance auditing and monitoring activities. This role ensures that Illuminas operations quality systems and regulatory programs meet applicable global requirements and uphold the companyshigh standardsof ethical and compliant conduct.
The position focuses on performing compliance reviews supporting audit preparation and executionmaintainingdocumentation and tracking corrective actions. Operating in a highly matrixed global environment the incumbent partners with Legal Compliance Quality Regulatory Affairs and other business functions tomonitoradherence to regulatory requirements and contribute toinspectionreadiness.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The Senior Analyst may coordinate tasks or data collection efforts with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
Illuminas employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off private medical insurancecompassionand care time off leisure travel insurance pension employee stock purchasing program volunteer time off and much more!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Audit Execution & Support
Support the planning and coordination of internal audits across functions and regions.
Assistin developing audit schedules scoping documentation and test plans.
Conduct interviews gather evidence and prepare workpapers to support audit conclusions.
Evaluate audit findings document observations andassistin tracking corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) through closure.
Maintain organized audit records and ensuretimelyfollow-up with stakeholders.
Compliance Monitoring & Program Support
Support the implementation and maintenance of Illuminas Regulatory Compliance Program.
Assistin monitoring compliance metrics reporting results andidentifyingtrends or recurring issues.
Contribute toupdatesofpolicies procedures and work instructions to ensure alignment with current regulatory standards.
Assistin supporting other elements of Illuminas Compliance Program efforts globally as called upon.
Inspection Readiness
Maintain audit andinspectionreadiness documentation ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
Assistin the coordination of regulatory inspections and external audits (e.g. FDA ISO EU MDR).
Support response preparation document retrieval and inspectionlogistics.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
Prepare andmaintaincompliancedashboards reports and summaries for management review.
Identifyopportunities to improve audit efficiency and consistency.
Support compliance-related training activities and knowledge sharing across teams.
Key Competencies
Regulatory Knowledge:Understands core regulatory frameworks (FDA QSR ISO 13485 EU MDRGxP) and their relevance to internal audit and compliance functions.
Analytical Thinking:Uses data documentation and observation toidentifypotential risks or gaps in compliance.
Attention to Detail:Maintainsaccurateand thorough documentation ensuring all records meet regulatory expectations.
Collaboration: Works effectively across Legal Quality Regulatory and Operational functions in a global environment.
Integrity & Ethics:Handles sensitive compliance information with discretion and professionalism.
Communication:Prepares clear concise audit documentation and communicates findings constructively to stakeholders.
Accountability:Manages assigned audit and monitoring tasks independently while meeting established timelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Chemistry Regulatory Affairs ora relateddiscipline.
Experience in regulatory compliance quality assurance or internal audit in the biotechnology pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
Working knowledge of global regulatory standards such as FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820) ISO 13485 EU MDR andGxP.
Experience supporting internal or external audits inspections or compliance monitoring activities.
Strong organizational communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) or audit tracking tools.
Familiarity with CAPA management and root cause analysis processes.
Certification such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is a plus.
Other Requirements
Flexible to work across multiple time zones as needed.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
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