Intern (m/f/d) Quality Assurance

PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free beverages

Flexible working hours

Paid vacation days

Salary 2322 EUR/month

Team events

On-site canteen

Job summary

PXG Pharma GmbH, a leading pharmaceutical company, seeks an Intern (m/f/d) in Quality Assurance at its Mannheim headquarters. You will assist in implementing quality management systems, support document controls, change control, and regulatory compliance across global operations.

The role requires enrolled Bachelor's/Master's in Quality Management or related field, knowledge of GMP/GDP/ISO 13485, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in a related field.
• Basic understanding of QA techniques and tools, familiarity with GMP, GDP, ISO 13485, and Quality Risk Management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Fluent in English; additional European language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining quality management systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the Head of Quality and team in QA across global operations for continuous improvement.
• Support Change Control and SOP maintenance, including updates and revisions.
• Assist in preparing product approvals and managing the artwork process.
• Help with supplier qualification processes (BPDD, GMP/GDP) and audits.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Procurement to address quality issues.
• Assist in handling customer/regulatory complaints and maintain complaint data.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements across all business areas, including non-licensed products.
• Support processes ensuring inspection readiness and share quality best practices.

Skills

Quality management

Quality assurance

Communication skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Quality Management/Pharmaceutical/Business Admin/Engineering or related field

Job description

Intern (m/f/d) Quality Assurance

29 countries. Around 49,000 colleagues. 70,000 pharmacies supplied and millions of patients: Join PHOENIX! Support us in supplying the people of Europe with medicines and healthcare products quickly and reliably - and experience a job that is as diverse as it is important. Where you can proactively master challenges, implement ideas and drive change. Look forward to pure variety at a successful, future-proof family company, the market-leading pharmaceutical retailer in Germany and at the same time the best integrated healthcare provider in Europe.

PXG Pharma GmbH is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of quality in all our products.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern (m/f/d) to join our Quality Assurance (QA) department at our headquarters in Mannheim.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Assist in implementing and maintaining quality management systems to ensure compliance with regulations and PXG Pharma's quality standards
• Support the Head of Quality and other team members in managing various aspects of quality assurance across our global operations, focusing on continuous improvement and efficiency
• Support the management and implementation of Change Control (C.C)
• Assist in the maintenance and management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including updates and revisions
• Assist in the preparation of product approvals
• Help manage the artwork process
• Assist in supplier qualification processes, including Business Partner Due Diligence (BPDD), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)/Good Distribution Practice (GDP) qualification in line with SOPs and monitoring the need for audits and re-audits
• Collaborate with the Product Development and Procurement teams to address any quality-related issues during the product qualification process
• Help manage the complaints process, handling any quality-related complaints from customers or regulatory bodies promptly and effectively
• Keep the register of complaint data
• Assist in ensuring full compliance with legal requirements across all business areas, including non-licensed products such as vitamins, minerals, food supplements, and medical devices
• Continuously support all corresponding processes and facilities ensuring "inspection readiness"
• Ensure maintenance of the Quality network within the business by sharing best practices and relevant information

Ihr Profil

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Quality Management, Pharmaceutical, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of quality assurance techniques and tools, and familiarity with industry standards such as GMP, GDP, ISO 13485, and Quality Risk Management
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment, across different cultures
• Fluent in English; additional European language capabilities are favourable
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn

For all non-EU applicants: please include your currently valid work permit with your application documents.

Our Benefits:

• Free water, coffee, tea and cocoa as well as a richly filled fruit basket and a subsidized canteen at the Mannheim location
• Flexible working hours and the option to work partly in the mobile office
• Paid vacation days
• An appropriate salary of 2322 euros per month
• Full participation in the team and appreciation from the team, everyone can fetch coffee themselves
• Regular interns' get-togethers to exchange personal experiences and expand your network