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Deputy Technical Director - Pharmaceutical

On-site in Alicante·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: On-site, Alicante
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree in Pharmacy.
Advanced level of English, both oral and written, with the ability to operate autonomously in an international pharmaceutical environment. Experience in professional communication in English with international clients, suppliers, collaborators, or interlocutors will be valued.
Demonstrated experience in a GMP environment and in the pharmaceutical industry.
Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems, batch release, and applicable regulations.
Demonstrable experience in qualification of equipment and facilities and in computerized system validation (CSV) in a GMP environment. Or: Participation and supervision of equipment and facility qualification activities and computerized system validation (CSV) in a GMP environment. Or: Participation in equipment and facility qualification, process validation, and computerized system validation (CSV), as well as in the review and approval of associated documentation.
Knowledge of GMP computerized system lifecycle management and Data Integrity principles.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent project.
A work environment where talent has a direct impact, innovation is constant, and every professional is key to the company's growth.

The role

We are looking for a pharmaceutical Technical Director to join a company located in Alicante.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Advanced level of English.

What you'll do

Supervision of compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Release and certification of semi-finished and finished products.
Final review of batch documentation.
Generation, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System.
Management of interactions with health authorities.
Coordination of product recalls from the market.
Approval of deviations with potential impact on batches.
Participation/preparation in regulatory audits and inspections.
Management of technical and quality agreements with suppliers.
Coordination of qualifications and validations of equipment and systems.
Escalation of quality information to Management and competent authorities when appropriate.
Other tasks related to the Quality Assurance Department: participation in qualifications and validations of equipment and systems and process validations; collaboration in the commissioning of facilities and equipment; preparation and design of continuous improvement actions and monitoring of quality indicators.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
Support continues after the contract is signed.
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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.