Senior Associate QA (GMP)

Breda, reference 2026-00539

Job description

As a Senior Associate QA, you will provide hands-on quality support within the production environment at our client's ABR site. You will play a key role in ensuring GMP compliance, supporting production teams, and reviewing batch documentation prior to product release. Key responsibilities:

• Provide daily QA support and guidance to production teams
• Act as the first point of contact for quality-related questions during packaging and labeling
• Review and approve batch records before and after production
• Perform in-process checks during commercial production runs
• Compile and review batch documentation for Qualified Person (QP) disposition
• Conduct GMP compliance checks on the production floor
• Review, approve, and manage deviation records
• Initiate and own QA deviations where required
• Author and review SOPs and Work Instructions
• Support GMP training for QA and production staff
• Participate in investigations, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare weekly/monthly QA metrics and maintain performance boards

This role operates in a 3-shift rotation, and full commitment is essential:

• Week 1: Night shift
• Week 2: Late shift
• Week 3: Early shift
• Week 4: Late shift
• Week 5: Early shift

Shift hours:

• Early: 06:30 – 15:00
• Late: 14:30 – 23:00
• Night: 22:30 – 07:00

Requirements

Requirements:

• MBO or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of QA or manufacturing experience within pharma or medical devices
• Experience with batch record review and investigations
• Fluent in English
• Solid understanding of GMP (GDP/GCP knowledge is a plus)
• Experience in batch record review and deviation handling
• Familiarity with manufacturing and/or QA processes in pharma or medical devices
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in day-to-day operations
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with multiple stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong administrative and documentation skills
• Able to prioritize and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset

Working conditions

• A challenging work environment with excellent career development programs.
• For this role, the company offers a competitive salary package.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses is dependable on travel distance.
• The contract will be through Undutchables.

Work location

Breda

Company description

Our client is an international market leader in the pharmaceutical industry – focused on transforming science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. The patients are the main priority at all times. This USA founded organization holds a large site in Breda, where produced medicines are labeled, stored and shipped worldwide, to more than 75 countries. The staff in Breda works on supply chain processes, engineering, clinical research, marketing and sales on a daily basis. The company culture is dynamic and fast paced, with a strong international character.

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Website: 2026-02-27

Recruiter contact

Maria Leisker, Eindhoven
maria.leisker@undutchables.nl
06-34580376