Almirall is a leading global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Barcelona, specializing in medical dermatology. Founded in 1943, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for skin health, covering a wide range of conditions from psoriasis to actinic keratosis. With a presence in over 21 countries and a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees, Almirall is a key player in the European pharmaceutical sector and is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange.

As a Spanish-founded company with its global headquarters in Barcelona, Almirall offers a unique blend of local heritage and international reach. The company maintains significant R&D and manufacturing facilities in the Barcelona area, making it a hub for scientific and technical talent. For international professionals, Almirall provides a diverse and collaborative environment where English is frequently used in global functions, along with structured trainee programs and opportunities for career progression in specialized fields like biotechnology and clinical development.

Founded in 1943 in Barcelona, Almirall began as a local pharmaceutical firm before expanding internationally through strategic acquisitions and a focus on R&D. It went public on the Spanish Stock Exchange in 2007 and has since pivoted its core strategy to become a global leader in medical dermatology.

QA Senior Manager / Qp Deputy Almirall

Almirall

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

We're 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 work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognised 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.

Quality Assurance Senior Manager - GDP/GMP & Transport Quality

Are you passionate about pharmaceutical quality and do you want to be part of an international company where your work directly contributes to ensuring that medicines reach patients with the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance?

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Senior Manager to join our team and lead the quality management associated with the transport and distribution of medicines globally.

Your mission

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with GMP/GDP regulations in all processes related to the distribution of the Group's pharmaceutical specialties, guaranteeing the highest levels of quality, safety, and compliance in the supply chain.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself to act as back-up for the Responsible Person of Almirall S.A. in their role as Marketing Authorization Holder.

What will your day-to-day be like?

✅ Define, implement, and maintain corporate procedures and guidelines related to the transport and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

✅ Ensure the updating of processes in accordance with current health regulations and industry best practices.

✅ Approve, evaluate, and monitor logistics providers and transport companies through audits, contractual management, and quality control.

✅ Supervise the validation and regulatory compliance of transport processes globally.

✅ Manage deviations, incidents, and action plans related to transport quality.

✅ Collaborate with international teams and cross-functional areas such as Procurement, International Trade, and Local Quality Responsibles.

✅ Actively participate in regulatory inspections and partner audits, representing the areas under your responsibility.

✅ Define and monitor quality and efficiency KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
Solid knowledge of GMP and GDP regulations.

Experience

Between 3 and 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Production, and/or Quality Control within the chemical-pharmaceutical industry.
Experience working in regulated environments.
Experience with TrackWise or other quality management tools will be valued.

Languages

Advanced English (international environment).

Key Competencies

Orientation towards quality and regulatory compliance.
Ability to develop and maintain corporate procedures.
Experience in audits and supplier management.
Analytical thinking and a continuous improvement approach.
Collaboration and influence skills in multicultural environments.
Cross-functional business vision and results orientation.

What will you find in this challenge?

✨ An international and multicultural environment.

✨ Global exposure within the pharmaceutical supply chain.

✨ Direct participation in high-impact projects for the quality and safety of medicines.

✨ Professional development opportunities in the field of Quality Assurance and Compliance.

Would you like to contribute to ensuring that medicines reach millions of patients with the highest quality standards? We want to meet you! 🚀

WORK CENTER: SAB

PROFESSIONAL GROUP: 6

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SCHEDULE: Central Flex

View original advert (Spanish)

We're 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 work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognised 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.

Quality Assurance Senior Manager - GDP/GMP & Transport Quality

¿Te apasiona la calidad farmacéutica y quieres formar parte de una compañía internacional donde tu trabajo contribuya directamente a garantizar que los medicamentos lleguen a los pacientes con los más altos estándares de calidad y cumplimiento normativo?

Buscamos un/a Quality Assurance Senior Manager para incorporarse a nuestro equipo y liderar la gestión de calidad asociada al transporte y distribución de medicamentos a nivel global.

Tu misión

Serás responsable de asegurar el cumplimiento de las normativas GMP/GDP en todos los procesos relacionados con la distribución de las especialidades farmacéuticas del Grupo, garantizando los máximos niveles de calidad, seguridad y compliance en la cadena de suministro.

Además, tendrás la oportunidad de desarrollarte para actuar como back-up de la Responsible Person de Almirall S.A. en su función como Titular de la Autorización de Comercialización.

¿Cómo será tu día a día?

✅ Definir, implementar y mantener procedimientos y directrices corporativas relacionados con el transporte y distribución de productos farmacéuticos.

✅ Garantizar la actualización de los procesos conforme a la regulación sanitaria vigente y a las mejores prácticas del sector.

✅ Homologar, evaluar y realizar el seguimiento de proveedores logísticos y empresas de transporte mediante auditorías, gestión contractual y control de calidad.

✅ Supervisar la validación y el cumplimiento normativo de los procesos de transporte a nivel global.

✅ Gestionar desviaciones, incidencias y planes de acción relacionados con la calidad del transporte.

✅ Colaborar con equipos internacionales y áreas transversales como Compras, International Trade y Local Quality Responsibles.

✅ Participar activamente en inspecciones regulatorias y auditorías de partners, representando las áreas bajo tu responsabilidad.

✅ Definir y monitorizar KPIs de calidad y eficiencia, impulsando iniciativas de mejora continua.

Lo que buscamos

Formación

Licenciatura o Grado en Farmacia.
Conocimiento sólido de normativas GMP y GDP.

Experiencia

Entre 3 y 5 años de experiencia en Garantía de Calidad, Producción y/o Control de Calidad dentro de la industria químico-farmacéutica.
Experiencia trabajando en entornos regulados.
Se valorará experiencia con TrackWise u otras herramientas de gestión de calidad.