QA Manager / QP

Almirall·Sant Andreu de la Barca, Spain

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Almirall doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Sant Andreu de la Barca

    No relocation package mentioned.

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About the role

Ensure that manufacturing operations and Quality Systems at pharmaceutical plants comply with cGMPs, applicable regulatory requirements, and Almirall Corporate Quality policies, guaranteeing patient safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceutical products.

What you'll do


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure compliance with GMPs in manufacturing, packaging, and quality control activities.
  • Review and approve operational documentation for the manufacturing and control of pharmaceutical products, including procedures, manufacturing and packaging instructions, analytical methods, specifications, manufacturing records, and other associated documentation.
  • Review documentation generated during plant processes, verifying its correct completion and compliance with established requirements.
  • Conduct periodic internal audits to verify the level of GMP compliance and participate in customer audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Evaluate the impact on product quality and GMP compliance of proposed changes.
  • Participate in the investigation and evaluation of deviations, quality incidents, market complaints, and other non-conformities, ensuring robust analysis and risk-based decisions.
  • Follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), verifying their implementation and effectiveness.
  • Review the records comprising the Batch Manufacturing Record to ensure their conformity before certification and market release.
  • Support certification and batch release activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Promote compliance with safety and environmental regulations, identifying risks and proposing improvement actions.
  • Promote continuous quality improvement according to ICH Q10 principles and a risk-based management approach.
  • Foster a strong quality culture, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and patient orientation throughout the organization.
  • Collaborate transversally with different operational areas to promote operational excellence and quality-based decision making.

What we're looking for

  • Solid knowledge of GMPs.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in QA, production, and/or quality control in the chemical-pharmaceutical field.
  • Advanced English level.

Education & certifications


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy. University degrees in scientific disciplines that meet the established training requirements to act as a Qualified Person (QP) under European and Spanish regulations will be considered.

About the company & team

We are building the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership, and make an impact that matters.

Our purpose is simple: to transform patients' lives by addressing real needs. We act with care, we act with courage, we keep things simple, and we focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognized as a Top Employer in Spain since 2008 and in Germany since 2025, we continue to invest in an environment where people can grow and move forward.

If you care differently, you belong here.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to review and approve technical documentation.
  • Strong risk-based decision-making skills.
  • Skills in managing deviations, CAPAs, audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Orientation towards continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Ability to work in regulated, dynamic, and multicultural environments.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.

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About the company

Almirall

Almirall

Pharma

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Spanish company
1900 employees