QC Planning Officer

Remedica is a globally active EU-based pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Cyprus and present in more than 110 countries. Founded in 1980, the company has evolved into a trusted generics CDMO and dossier development partner for pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Remedica combines development expertise, EU-based manufacturing capabilities, regulatory know-how and a strong quality culture to deliver competitive, high-quality medicines. Its portfolio includes over 300 products across key therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, oncology, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, central nervous system, alimentary tract, genito-urinary and musculoskeletal treatments.

Over the last few years, Remedica went through a massive transformational program from a locally recognised reputable company to a global player, respected by its distributors, partners, and clients. The investments into the factories, R&D equipment, new facilities, implementation of best-in-class software, and people development are the baselines for Remedica's success in the future.

Shape Efficiency. Drive Performance. Enable Quality.

Are you passionate about planning, coordination, and ensuring laboratory operations run smoothly and efficiently? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ability to prioritize, organize, and collaborate directly impacts business performance? We are seeking a QC Planning & Scheduling Specialist to lead the planning and coordination of Quality Control activities, ensuring timely analytical testing, optimal resource utilization, and uninterrupted support of manufacturing and commercial operations.

In this important role, you will be responsible for developing and managing Quality Control schedules, coordinating laboratory resources, monitoring analytical workflows, and ensuring testing activities are completed in line with production timelines and customer requirements. You will work closely with Quality Control, Production, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to ensure testing priorities are aligned with business needs while maintaining operational efficiency.

This position is based to Cyprus - Limassol, we offer relocation support, helping you to seamlessly transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily Quality Control analysis schedules based on Quality Control, Production, Sales, and business requirements.
• Prioritize laboratory activities to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity, and on-time delivery of analytical results.
• Develop detailed schedules for the completion of testing activities while optimizing laboratory resources, equipment utilization, and workforce planning.
• Monitor and coordinate raw material receipts to ensure appropriate testing schedules are in place.
• Determine resource requirements, including personnel, equipment, and laboratory capacity, to meet operational demands.
• Ensure all necessary materials, consumables, and supporting resources are available to execute laboratory plans successfully.
• Coordinate and schedule shifts according to workload requirements and business priorities.
• Monitor analytical workflows and testing progress to ensure timely completion of analyses.
• Track received samples and manage testing priorities to ensure agreed turnaround times are achieved.
• Maintain and update departmental planning tools and databases, including pending orders and testing schedules.
• Prepare and communicate status updates, planning reports, and key performance indicators to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor export and shipment plans to ensure laboratory testing activities support timely product release and customer deliveries.
• Create, adjust, and optimize QC schedules in response to changing business needs and operational priorities.
• Collaborate closely with Senior Analysts, Supervisors, and laboratory teams regarding testing schedules, analytical results, OOS investigations, deviations, and operational challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing laboratory planning efficiency, productivity, and service levels.
• Contribute to the harmonization and standardization of planning and scheduling processes across laboratory operations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a laboratory, Quality Control, planning, scheduling, or coordination role within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations and analytical testing workflows.
• Strong coordination and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across departments and varying levels of seniority.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate schedules, priorities, and operational updates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, or resource management tools will be considered an advantage.
• Good command of both Greek and English, written and spoken.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Why Join Remedica?
At Remedica, we offer a competitive compensation package, including 14 salaries, a provident fund, and a range of additional benefits to support your personal and professional growth. Join our team and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Statement
At Remedica, we are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and work of equal value. To support this commitment, roles are evaluated using a structured, gender‑neutral job evaluation framework, which objectively assesses the knowledge, skills, responsibilities, effort, and working conditions associated with each role. This approach helps ensure fair, transparent, and consistent outcomes across the organization.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.