Associate Quality Manager (Pharma QA)

TL;DR

Associate Quality Manager (Pharma QA): Support and maintain pharmaceutical Quality Management System in line with Austrian Medicines Act and EU GDP/GxP guidelines covering Austria and CEE markets with an accent on regional QA oversight, issue resolution, and audit management. Focus on managing deviations, CAPAs, change controls, quality risk assessments, and developing core documentation like SOPs and Site Master File.

Location: Vienna, Austria (Hybrid)

Salary: €2,986 gross per month minimum (market-competitive overpayment based on qualifications and experience)

Company

Global healthcare company focused on innovative treatments in pain management, infectious diseases, and other severe conditions across multiple regions including Europe.

What you will do

• Plan and monitor QA activities across Austria and CEE markets for operational compliance.
• Manage regional quality issues including complaints, recalls, and returns.
• Lead preparation and support for internal/external GDP/GMP audits and inspections.
• Maintain and evolve Quality Management System per EU GDP/GMP and national legislation.
• Handle deviations, CAPAs, change controls, quality risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Develop SOPs, Quality Manual, Site Master File; monitor KPIs and conduct Product Quality Reviews.
• Perform self-inspections, manage NMVO alerts, and provide quality guidance/training to teams.

Requirements

• Fluent German (native level) and English
• University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Dentistry, or related scientific field
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance
• Solid understanding of GDP/GMP and pharmaceutical quality systems
• Experience with QMS (Trackwise preferred)
• Analytical, detail-focused, hands-on with strong communication and collaboration skills

Culture & Benefits

• Work in regulated pharmaceutical environment with regional exposure
• Hands-on role with real responsibility and impact
• Supportive team and structured handover
• Fixed-term contract ideal for building QA expertise
• Inclusive environment prioritizing diversity and inclusion