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Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Assurance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine  

 

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

The QA Shopfloor Specialist acts as a quality expert and ensures quality oversight of our AT products and processes. Plays a crucial role in ensuring that our manufacturing operations meet the highest standards of quality and GMP compliance by supporting various base business activities needing quality assurance expertise. The Specialist QA works in close collaboration with other local or global departments (Operations, Warehouse, QC, GET, MSAT and other site Quality teams).  

 

Principal Responsibilities 

• Implement and execute AQL and related visual inspection tasks performed by the QA unit according to applicable standards and company procedures.   

• Execute quality oversight activities in manufacturing and other areas, verifying that operations are executed as supposed to and supports various Quality on the floor initiatives.  

• During execution of AQL/shopfloor activities, record and maintain accurate GMP documentation and report non conformances or deviations observed.  

• Reviews and approves routine GMP documentation for all components of the Quality system.  

• Reviews and approves release documentation for LVV, including QA review of electronic batch records and related documentation.  

• Reviews and approves Maintenance notifications and work orders (NI-NS) and SAP-PM Master Data Changes (N2, N5 and N6), as well as the approval of Maintenance and Calibration related documents (as needed).  

• Reviews and approves validation protocols and reports, CSV documentation, change controls, validation assessments, URS and applicable lifecycle documentation (as needed).  

• Promotes improvement initiatives to set up , standardize and lean out QA processes within the team.  

• Provides Site support for local or global projects as an SME or QA core team member.   

• Engages in internal audits and inspections as an SME or in support functions.  

• Escalates serious quality, compliance and /or GMP incidents to management.   

 

 

Minimum experience required for the position: 

• 2 years of experience in a GMP regulated environment (manufacturing, QA and/or QC) in various Pharmaceutical companies. 

• Knowledge of current Quality Management principles, GMP and Quality Systems Pharma regulations 

 

Other Requirements 

• Knowledge of aseptic processing techniques and sterile manufacturing requirements  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively negotiate and interact with various stakeholders.  

• Problem solving, analytical thinking and decision making capabilities.  

• Demonstrated proficiency in English both in word and in writing. Dutch is a pre but not mandatory.  

 

The role is expected to be able to support a 16/7 shift schedule according to manufacturing planning (e.g. including evening and weekend schedule). 

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

                                                                                                                                         

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Compliance Management, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Goal Attainment, Human-Centered Design, Internal Controls, Process Oriented, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Processes, Quality Standards

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€38,300.00 - €61,410.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.