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11 SEP '24: For a Leiden-based organisation comprising a state-of-the-art facility and expert knowledge on the development, production, and commercialisation of Cell and Gene Therapies, we are currently looking for a Senior QA Specialist. This scaling organisation helps academic and industrial developers enter the clinical stage by combining the required expertise with a brand-new development & GMP manufacturing facility.

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Biotechnical

Quality/RA

Leiden - Netherlands

40 hours per week

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This is how you will make the difference

The Senior QA Specialist will support the effective implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the quality management system, ensuring the organization complies with GMP and other relevant regulations. You serve as a QA expert, coach, and trainer to colleagues, while addressing quality issues such as deviations and complaints. You ensure timely corrective actions and oversee the creation, review, and approval of SOPs and other QA documents in line with GxP guidelines. Moreover, as Sr. QA Specialist you contribute to risk assessments, validation protocols, QC testing, and batch records to ensure compliance. You assist in compiling documentation for QP disposition, represent the QA department in projects, and advocate for continuous improvement. You support supplier qualifications, inspections, and audits, coordinating CAPAs as needed. Additionally, you conduct internal audits and monitor GMP activities outsourced to third parties. While lastly, you can act as a back-up for the Head of Quality when necessary.

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What you bring

As a strong Senior QA Specialist professional, you will recognise yourself in the following:
  • MSc in Biotechnology, chemistry, biopharmaceutics, or life science equivalent;
  • 8 years of recent experience in (bio)pharmaceutical environment with at least 5 years of recent experience in QA;
  • Proficient in cGMP, GDP, and regulations set by the EMA or equivalent regulatory bodies;
  • Experience within a sterile manufacturing environment, ATMPs (biologicals, vaccines, injectables, parenteral) would be ideal;
  • Strong communication skills in English (verbally and written);
  • Willingness to travel: Occasional trips are needed for audit program support.
 

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What's in it for you

As a Senior QA Specialist, you will receive a competitive salary and a an excellent (non-contributory) pension plan. Not to mention the many opportunities and exciting dynamics of a scale-up environment in Leiden its Bioscience park where you are included in shapinh the future or this company. A standard full-time position at this organisation is 36 hours. In addition to your salary, you will receive:
  • A 13th-month payment and an 8% holiday allowance;
  • 25 holidays based on full-time;
  • The unique opportunity to co-define the organisation and contribute to the organisation's establishment;
  • smaller benefits such as bike-lease plan and alike;
  • Your expertise is critical for their successful further scaling, meaning you will enjoy a lot of responsibility and impact regarding key decisions.

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