What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Senior Analyst - Regulatory Compliance
Cambridge (Hybrid)Closing date for applications: 17th DecemberThe roleTheSenior Analyst - Regulatory Compliancesupports Illumina’s global compliance framework through the execution and continuous improvement of compliance auditing and monitoring activities. This role ensures that Illumina’s operations, quality systems, and regulatory programs meet applicable global requirements and uphold the company’shigh standardsof ethical and compliant conduct.The position focuses on performing compliance reviews, supporting audit preparation and execution,maintainingdocumentation, 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.Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance,compassionand care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAudit Execution & SupportSupport 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 SupportSupport the implementation and maintenance of Illumina’s 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 Illumina’s Compliance Program efforts globally as called upon.Inspection ReadinessMaintain 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 & ReportingPrepare 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 CompetenciesRegulatory Knowledge:Understands core regulatory frameworks (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, EU MDR,GxP) 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 QualificationsBachelor’s 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 QualificationsExperience 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 RequirementsFlexible to work across multiple time zones as needed.Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.#LI-HYBRID#INDUK
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