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Hybrid in Parets del Valles·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Parets del Valles
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
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).
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, PMO, operational excellence or cross-functional coordination roles.
- Familiarity with GMP, GxP documentation, CAPA processes and change control management
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence teams across different functions and organizational levels.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate follow-up of actions, risks, milestones and deliverables.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify risks, propose solutions and support decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with project management and reporting tools such as Power BI, SAP or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Advanced level of English.
Nice to have
- Experience working in regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, chemical or manufacturing industries is highly valued.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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.
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).
Visa & relocation
Contract of Employment: Permanent position
Location: SPAIN : España : Parets del Valles:
The role
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.
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 a QA Project Senior Specialist like you.
To manage and coordinate cross-functional project portfolios for Laboratorios Grifols, including customer, intercompany and internal projects, from initiation through completion or operational handover. The role ensures effective planning and execution, full traceability of information, and alignment among stakeholders with business objectives, quality requirements, commitments and timelines.
The position will operate in a highly regulated, cross-functional, and multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Regulatory Compliance, CMOs, Quality Control, Validation, Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Services, R&D, Supply Chain, and other business areas.
What you'll do
- Maintain a single, consolidated and up-to-date project portfolio, categorizing projects by type, priority, criticality, status and target dates.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, roadblocks, inactive initiatives and resource constraints, and escalate issues when necessary.
- Define and maintain governance standards, status reporting criteria and escalation processes across the project portfolio.
- Coordinate project teams, meetings and committees, ensuring action plans, decisions, ownership and timelines are properly documented.
- Manage requests, deliverables, approvals and communications associated with customer and intercompany projects.
- Support the monitoring of change controls, risks, deviations and action plans, ensuring compliance and traceability requirements are met.
- Maintain project documentation and gather information required for Product Quality Reviews (PQRs).
- Define and track project KPIs, analyze performance, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure effective project closure and operational handover.
The project portfolio may include new product introductions and industrialization initiatives, customer requests and commitments, intercompany projects, process transfers or modifications, implementation of new facilities, equipment or production lines, regulatory or technical changes, internal improvement and transformation initiatives, as well as the implementation or enhancement of systems and tools.
Hiring process
4 steps2 interviews
Job search
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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.
In their own words
About the company & team
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.
Additional information
We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us outstanding.
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