This is a hybrid permanent role This role will require 40% travel **What you will do:** The person in this position is responsible for working collaboratively with key stakeholders from new and existing Global Quality and Operations (GQO) Stryker sites in the planning, execution and reporting of Internal Audits. It is critical for this person to quickly build strong relationship throughout Stryker’s global footprint. This individual must possess very strong written and oral communication skills and be able to report findings throughout all levels of the organization in a collaborative and fact-based manner that is conducive to building strong partnerships. A keen understanding of the highly regulated environment, great attention to detail, and the ability to make important decisions independently are requirements of the position. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities:** + Lead Internal audits independently from planning, execution, closure, reporting, and post-audit follow-up + Plan and tailor the audit agenda and scope based on feedback and information received from the site being audited + Interpret and provide guidance on applicable regulations such as FDA, ISO, MDD and Stryker policies  + Assist in the coordination of Stryker Internal Audit program to ensure compliance to quality system requirements  + Present audit results and correlating data to key stakeholders at the site location + Escalate emerging trends of audit findings to identify areas for improvement  + Interface with Site RAQA Heads, GQO Quality Management and International RAQA Management, where applicable + Monitor observations from external and Corporate quality audits of Stryker sites **What you will need:** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required + Professional certification in Quality Auditing (i.e. Certified Lead Auditor) required **Qualifications & Experience:** + Minimum of 4+ years medical device or regulated industry experience + Minimum of 2+ years Quality Audit experience (internal, external, and/or supplier)  + Comprehensive knowledge of FDA regulations, FDA QSR, ISO 13485:2016, Medical Device Directive Regulation (93/42EEC), and other national and international regulations. \#IJ Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.