Intern (m/f/d) Quality Assurance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free water, coffee, tea and cocoa

Flexible working hours

Paid vacation days

Monthly salary 2322 EUR

Team events

Job summary

PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG in Mannheim invites motivated interns to join the Quality Assurance department. The internship focuses on supporting quality management systems, SOP maintenance, and regulatory compliance within a global network.

You are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program and fluent in English; additional European language skills are a plus. The role offers hands-on experience, regular intern events, and competitive pay of 2322 euros per month.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Quality Management, Pharmaceutical, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance techniques and tools, and familiarity with GMP, GDP, ISO 13485, and Quality Risk Management.
• Strong communication skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining quality management systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support management in change control, SOP updates, and product approvals.
• Help manage supplier qualification processes and BPDD, GMP/GDP activities.
• Assist in handling complaints and ensure inspection readiness across the site.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Procurement to address quality issues.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student in QA/Pharmaceuticals/Engineering/Business

Job description

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-orientedIntern (m/f/d) to join our Quality Assurance (QA) department at our headquarters in Mannheim.

Your Tasks

• 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 effectivelyKeep 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

Your Profile

• 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