Senior Associate QA (GMP) (33603)

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Senior Associate QA (GMP) for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with a high possibility of extension. This is a hybrid role.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• Initiate and own Minor deviations related to Product Complaint Inspection (PCI) Area activities.
• Own training material related to PCI processes.
• Own work instructions related to PCI processes.
• Prepare metrics and own and maintain departmental performance boards.
• Perform assessments in support of complaint investigations (e.g. Return sample inspection and Safety Features verification).
• Partner with corporate product quality surveillance, assessors from other sites of our client and contracted partners to resolve product complaint investigations.
• Prepare, review and approve procedures or work instructions in compliance with corporate, site and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in projects of our client and improvement efforts as needed.
• Provide training to staff of our client on performing investigations/assessments.
• Participate in site regulatory inspections of complaint sample handling process and in audits (internal and third party) as required.
• Additionally, gain subject matter expertise in product complaint inspections and its related stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and skills

• Master's degree in Life Sciences or related field or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Typically, a half year of related experience.
• Experience in Quality Assurance in pharmaceutical industry.
• Accurate mindset, flexible and pro-active attitude.
• Fluent in English language.
• Knowledge:
  • Understanding and application of principles, concepts, theories and standards of technical/scientific field.
  • Specialized knowledge within own specialty area.
  • Deepens technical knowledge through exposure and continuous learning.
  • Knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/or scientific discovery.
• Problem Solving:
  • Applies research, information gathering, analytical and interpretation skills to problems of diverse scope.
  • Ensures compliance within regulatory environment.
  • Develops solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity.
  • Screens, categorizes, evaluates, reconciles, reports and resolves data integrity issues.
  • Interprets generally defined practices and methods.
• Autonomy:
  • Works under general direction.
  • Work is guided by objectives of the department or assignment.
  • Refers to technical standards, principles, theories and precedents as needed.
  • May set project timeframes and priorities based on project objectives and ongoing assignments.
  • Recognizes and escalates problems.
• Contribution:
  • Contributes to work group/team by ensuring the quality of the tasks/services provided by self.
  • Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects or activities within own department or workgroup.
  • Provides training/guidance to others and acts as a technical/scientific resource within work group/team.
  • Establishes working relationships with others outside area of expertise.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please reach out to Tim Browaeys, tim.browaeys@orioneng.com or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607

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