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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. |
We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us be outstanding.
Help us lead one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That's why we need an ASSURANCE, DEVIATIONS & CAPA SPECIALIST like you.
Mision
Support the delivery of Compliance Assurance, Deviations & CAPA services within Corporate Compliance by
executing assurance reviews, control effectiveness
testing, deviation analyses, and CAPA follow-up activities. Contribute to the identification and remediation of
compliance risks, strengthen the effectiveness of
compliance controls, and support continuous improvement across programs in scope.
What are your responsibilities
COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE & MONITORING
- Execute compliance assurance reviews according to approved methodologies and plans.
- Perform testing of the design and operating effectiveness of compliance controls.
- 3. Assess compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable program requirements.
- Document observations, findings, evidence, and recommendations in accordance with established standards.
- Support the maintenance of compliance risks and controls matrices and related assurance documentation.
- Assist in risk assessments, self-assessments, and control framework reviews.
- Prepare assurance reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
- Perform monitoring activities and exception analyses according to approved methodologies.
DEVIATIONS MANAGEMENT
- Analyze deviations, exceptions, and potential compliance issues identified through monitoring, reviews, or whistleblowing channels.
- Support and execute internal investigations under the direction of Compliance management.
- Conduct fact-finding activities, interviews, documentation reviews, and evidence analysis.
- Perform root-cause analyses of identified control failures, deviations, and compliance breaches.
- Maintain accurate documentation and investigation records.
- Identify recurring issues, emerging risks, and opportunities for systemic improvements.
- Prepare investigation summaries, trend analyses, and management reports.
- Register, maintain, and track deviation records through closure in accordance with approved procedures
CAPA AND REMEDIATION FOLLOW-UP
- Monitor CAPA implementation and follow up with action owners.
- Verify evidence supporting CAPA completion and effectiveness.
- Maintain CAPA tracking tools, records, and dashboards.
- Escalate overdue or ineffective remediation actions through established governance channels.
- Analyze CAPA trends and recurring findings to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support the development and implementation of process improvements and control enhancements.
- Prepare periodic reports on CAPA status, effectiveness, and key remediation metrics.
- Coordinate remediation activities with CAPA owners and other stakeholders.
Who you are
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Required:
- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or relative field.
- 3+ years of experience: compliance assurance, internal control, internal audit, quality assurance and risk management.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a balanced degree of autonomy, leadership and teamwork
- Strong confidence, with a well-balanced degree of assertiveness and flexibility.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, both in Spanish and English, with enough proficiency to target all staff levels.
- Good ability to analyze and understand complex business proposals.
- Sound judgment and intellect combined with a pragmatic, business solution-oriented approach.
- Strong image and presence with ability to interact with, and provide confidence and guidance to different staff levels.
- Expected to act honestly, independently, impartially and with discretion
What we offer
It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.
Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don't hesitate to apply!
We look forward to receiving your application!
We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.
Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.
Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model
Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).
Benefits package
Contract of Employment: Permanent position
Location: SPAIN : España : Sant Cugat del Valles
Hiring process
Job search
Start your search on the Grifols careers site or join the Talent Community to stay up to date with the latest jobs posted.
Application
Screening call
With recruitment team · Phone call
If you are shortlisted, the team contacts you for a short screening call about your motivation, skills and experience, and to go into the key details of the role.
Interviews
30–45 min
There are usually two or more interviews of 30 to 45 minutes each; your interviewer will assess your skills and aptitudes with questions focused on the role and your experience.
Decision and offer
Pre-onboarding
Once you accept the offer, the pre-onboarding process begins, with all the information and resources you need for a smooth transition to your new role.
- Three people support you: a talent acquisition lead, a hiring manager and an HR manager.
About Grifols
Grifols is a global healthcare company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in the development and production of plasma-derived medicines, transfusion medicine, and diagnostic solutions. With operations in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 20,000 employees, it is one of the world's leading producers of plasma-based therapies, treating chronic and rare diseases. The company operates a vast network of plasma donation centers and manufacturing facilities, making it a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry.
In Spain, Grifols maintains its global headquarters in Barcelona and operates major production and R&D sites in the Catalonia region, including facilities in Parets del Vallès and Sant Cugat del Vallès. The company is deeply rooted in Spain, offering a wide range of roles from laboratory and manufacturing positions to IT, engineering, and corporate functions. For international professionals, Grifols provides a multicultural work environment, opportunities in a highly regulated and innovative sector, and the chance to work in a company that is a global leader in its niche, with Spanish as a common working language alongside English.
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1909
- Employees
- 20,000–25,000
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Parets del Solès, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Good to know if you are moving
- Grifols is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and is one of the largest companies in the Catalan region, offering a strong local presence and career opportunities.
- The company operates in a highly regulated and innovative sector, providing roles in R&D, manufacturing, and IT, which can be attractive for professionals with experience in biotech or pharma.
- While Spanish is the primary language in many roles, the company's global nature means English is often used, especially in IT, corporate, and international positions.
- Grifols has a strong commitment to employee development, with trainee programs and continuous learning opportunities, as seen in the STEM Trainee Program IT QA.
- The company's global footprint includes operations in the US, Europe, and Asia, offering potential for international mobility within the organization.
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