Contract Opportunity - Senior OTC Compliance Auditor (Great opportunity for former FDA Inspectors)

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We are seeking a highly experienced Subcontractor – Senior OTC Compliance Auditor with a background as a former FDA Investigator/Inspector. This short-term assignment (May-August 2026) requires expertise in OTC drug manufacturing, cGMP compliance, and FDA inspection methodology.

As a subcontractor, you will support audits, inspection readiness activities, and compliance reviews for clients in the OTC pharmaceutical industry.

Travel

- Must be willing and able to travel internationally, outside of North America, for the duration of the contract.

Interested?

If you’re a former FDA inspector with OTC auditing experience and open to a global contract assignment, we’d like to connect.

Responsibilities

Conduct cGMP compliance audits of OTC drug manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and laboratory operations.; Apply FDA inspection methodology to identify compliance gaps, risks, and deficiencies.; Prepare detailed, professional audit reports outlining observations and recommended corrective actions.; Support clients with mock FDA inspections, inspection readiness activities, and compliance remediation.; Review quality systems, SOPs, batch records, data integrity controls, and laboratory practices.; Represent the organization professionally during international client engagements.; Manage scheduling, travel, and deliverables independently as an external contractor

Requirements

Former FDA Investigator/Inspector (required).; 3–5 years of auditing experience within OTC or pharmaceutical manufacturing.; Strong understanding of cGMP requirements, OTC monograph expectations, and FDA enforcement practices.; Proven ability to conduct independent, high‑level audits and articulate findings clearly.; Excellent communication and technical writing skills.