Quality Specialist

Confidential Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Quality Assurance professional in Dubai to oversee GDP/GSDP compliance and drive quality across logistics and warehouse activities. The role includes managing CAPA, change controls, and regulatory inspections with a focus on continuous improvement.

Candidate should have 4–6 years of QA experience in pharmaceuticals, a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, and proven audit experience. Strong regulatory knowledge and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong QA mindset and regulatory awareness.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.
• Able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with regulatory audits and inspections is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GDP/GSDP).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the QMS.
• Lead investigations of quality events and manage CAPA and change controls.
• Coordinate internal audits and support external audits and inspections.
• Act as a main liaison during regulatory inspections and maintain inspection readiness.
• Maintain quality documentation including SOPs, records, and policies.
• Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Review and approve release of pharmaceutical products per SOPs and regulations.
• Provide quality oversight of logistics and warehouse activities.
• Lead training programs related to quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to health authority regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

• Ensure full compliance with Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the QMS.
• Manage quality events, including deviations, CAPA, change controls, and risk assessments.
• Conduct internal audits and actively participate in external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Act as a key point of contact during regulatory inspections, ensuring continuous inspection readiness.
• Maintain and control all quality documentation, including SOPs, policies, and records.
• Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and distribution conditions to maintain product quality and integrity.
• Review and release pharmaceutical products in compliance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide quality oversight of logistics operations and warehouse activities, ensuring compliance with GSDP and ISO standards.
• Manage customer complaints, perform investigations, and ensure timely resolution and follow-up.
• Oversee temperature mapping, validation activities, and compliance with storage requirements.
• Monitor and track Quality KPIs, ensuring timely reporting, analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver and support training programs related to quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to health authority regulations and internal policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a strong quality culture across the organization.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• 4–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven hands-on experience in external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong knowledge of GDP/GSDP guidelines, QMS, regulatory requirements and ISO Standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, inspections, and quality system processes.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.