Junior Commercial Quality Specialist

Junior Quality Assurance Specialist – Pharmaceuticals & GMP

Location: Cologne, Germany

Work arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 office/remote days per week)

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Junior Quality Assurance Specialist to support quality management and regulatory compliance across the German business of an international consumer healthcare organisation.

The role focuses on maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with German and international pharmaceutical quality standards, and coordinating quality activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with German regulatory requirements, GMP, GDP and internal quality standards.
• Act as a quality contact for local business teams and regional Quality and Compliance stakeholders.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, monitoring, audits and quality agreements.
• Manage quality processes including deviations, non-conformances, CAPA, change control and risk assessments.
• Support product release, batch certification, documentation readiness and retention sample management.
• Assist with internal and supplier audits, inspections and quality reviews.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, training materials and quality records.
• Support product recalls, mock recalls, Product Quality Reviews and product lifecycle quality activities.
• Contribute to regional projects, quality KPI reporting and cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree or professional apprenticeship in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Natural Sciences or a related discipline. Pharmacy qualifications are preferred.
• Professional experience in Quality Management, Quality Assurance or Compliance within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, GMP, GDP, auditing and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with supplier management, quality agreements, CAPA, deviation management and change control.
• Familiarity with inspections, risk assessments, product release and quality documentation systems.
• Understanding of German pharmaceutical, OTC, healthcare or consumer health regulations.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent English and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• 30 days of paid annual leave.
• 30 Work from Anywhere days per year.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• International and cross-functional career progression.
• Modern office facilities, including a canteen, gym and fitness classes.
• Employee discounts and corporate benefits.

Contract duration: 12 months.