Join a GMP-certified contract laboratory as a Quality Assurance Manager, leading a dynamic QA team in ensuring the safety and quality of biological medicines. You'll oversee the Quality Management System, audits, and strategic QA initiatives within a regulated environment. Collaborate with departments to enhance processes and position QA as a central business function. Enjoy a role that combines leadership, innovation, and strategic influence in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. Read on to see how your skills fit this role.

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Panda International

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Quality Assurance Manager
Leiden, Netherlands – Full-time

Company Description
This organization is a GMP-certified contract laboratory supporting the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. The lab specializes in high-complexity testing to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of biological medicines—including cell and gene therapies, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies.

Job Description
As Manager Quality Assurance, you will lead a dedicated QA team of five professionals and take ownership of the department’s strategic direction. You will be responsible for safeguarding and continuously improving quality standards within a GMP-regulated environment. This includes maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS), overseeing audits and inspections (e.g., IGJ and FDA), and managing deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

You will drive and lead various QA initiatives focused on enhancing processes and quality assurance frameworks. Your ability to collaborate with operational departments, guide organizational change, and implement process optimizations will be key. You will act as a strategic partner across the organization, firmly positioning QA as a central business function.

Essential Requirements:

HBO or WO education in a relevant field such as (bio)chemistry, pharmacy, or life sciences
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a (QA) management role within a GMP environment
Demonstrated experience in team leadership
Experience with change management and implementing new organizational or process structures
Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems
You are fluent in both Dutch and English

Desirable Requirements:

Experience with new facility builds and relocations is a plus

Additional Insights:

Location: Leiden, The Netherlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Sound interesting?
Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina. or reach out directly at +31 2020 44502.

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