Please apply online at www.merial.com , our application process is quick & easy to complete.

Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 5,000 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its 2006 sales were nearly $2.2 billion. Merial Limited is a joint venture between Merck & Co., Inc. and sanofi-aventis. For more information, please see www.merial.com.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the QA Auditor provides support to new product registrations in Merial. Implements procedures to ensure the integrity of all Merial research output intended for regulatory submission. The incumbent provides regulatory and quality guidance to research personnel. The incumbent works autonomously to resolve quality issues and audit findings.

Responsibilities include:

	Audit assigned efficacy, safety, validation and material release data and reports for compliance with US and EU regulatory directives (i.e., FDA, EPA, and OECD)
	Ensure that studies are conducted and the data collected in compliance with appropriate guidelines, protocol, Standard Operating Procedures and/or other governing factors
	Assist in conducting audits of R&D departments for compliance with regulatory directives and corporate, divisional and departmental policies and procedures
	Issue timely and accurate audit reports that communicate what was audited and any observations or non-compliance issues observed
	Identify opportunities for quality improvements and assist in gaining approval for and implementing quality improvements
	Provide timely and accurate reporting of appropriate measures of quality performance
	Review R&D departmental SOPs for compliance with regulatory directives and Merial quality standards
	Conduct audits and inspections of Merial and contract facilities to ensure adherence to Merial quality requirement.

Qualifications include:

	BA/BS Degree (Life Sciences preferred)
	Minimum of two years experience conducting audits in the pharmaceutical, biological or equivalent industry is required
	Knowledge of EPA, FDA and/or OECD regulations and guidelines is required
	Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required
	Ability to work in a project team environment
	Fluency with MS Word and Excel software is recommended

Please apply online at www.merial.com , our application process is quick & easy to complete.