Job Description
About the Role
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist in Quality Assurance to support the Quality Responsible Person (QRP) in managing activities related to Good Distribution Practices (GDP) within the Spanish market. This role also involves serving as the backup to the QRP and acting as their deputy.
What you will do:
- Support compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and our company’s Quality Manual guidelines.
- Develop and align local SOPs with global quality policies.
- Lead quality risk assessments and manage batch inspection reviews.
- Handle product quality complaints, change controls, and customer license reviews.
- Lead self-inspections, CAPA plans, investigations, and the Quality Council.
- Support the QRP during audits and Health Authorities inspections.
- Provide training on GDP and local procedures.
- Coordinate mock recalls and approve related documentation.
- Manage daily department tasks and attend supply-related meetings.
- Act as QRP backup, liaising with authorities on quality and supply issues.
- Drive continuous improvement activities.
What You Bring:
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
- At least 5 years of quality experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Degree in pharmacy
- Driving results
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Customer and supplier management
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement mindset
Why Join Us?
As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
So, if you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in Quality Assurance please apply today.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Valid Driving License:
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Required Skills:
Adaptability, cGMP Regulations, Change Management, Deviation Management, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), IS Audit, Management Process, Manufacturing Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Product Disposition, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Auditing, Quality Management Standards, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Self Motivation, Strategic PlanningPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
07/31/2025- A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R357839