Senior Associate QA | 3 Shifts

Breda, reference 2025-01308

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Associate QA to provide hands-on quality support in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated production environment. You will act as a key liaison between Quality Assurance and Production, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulatory standards during the packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products.
This role requires strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple responsibilities. GMP experience is a strong plus.
You will work with a high degree of autonomy, guided by departmental objectives and industry standards. While collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will apply your knowledge of GMP, compliance, and quality processes to support routine operations, solve moderate-complexity problems, and ensure data integrity.
You bring a strong grasp of technical/scientific principles, continuously deepen your knowledge through hands-on experience, and apply industry regulations confidently in daily QA tasks. Your ability to balance independence with collaboration makes you a trusted point of contact within your workstream.
Please note: This is a rotating 3-shift role requiring full commitment to the following schedule:1 week of Night shift (22:30 – 07:00), 2 weeks of Late shifts (14:30 – 23:00), 2 weeks of Early shifts (06:30 – 15:00)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily QA support and guidance in the production area.
• Act as the first point of contact for quality-related production queries during packaging and labeling.
• Review and approve batch production record entries before production begins.
• Perform in-process checks during commercial production runs.
• Review, compile, and prepare batch records for QP disposition.
• Conduct GMP compliance checks and review/approve deviation records.
• Author, review, and revise SOPs and work instructions as needed.
• Support training delivery and contribute to QA-related projects and investigations.
• Prepare and report weekly/monthly QA metrics.
• Own and maintain departmental performance boards.

Requirements

• MBO or BSc in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences field (or equivalent education/experience).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in QA or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong experience with batch record review and deviation handling.
• Working knowledge of GMP and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Candidates must currently reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work permit. Applications from candidates who do not meet these criteria will be declined immediately due to time constraints.

Working conditions

• Dynamic, innovative work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model with some on-site presence expected.

Work location

Breda

Company description

Our client is a leading international company in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to transforming biotechnology into life-changing therapies. Their mission is to serve patients by ensuring the timely availability of medicines. The Breda site plays a crucial role in the supply chain, handling labeling, storage, and global distribution to over 75 countries. Employees work in supply chain management, engineering, clinical research, marketing, and sales. The company culture is fast-paced, diverse, and international, with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.

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Recruiter contact

Mark van der Velden, Eindhoven
mark@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-34154092