QA Officer Corporate

FrieslandCampina; Goch; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader in excipient solutions

Continuous learning and development

Flat organisation with short decision‑

International work environment

Job summary

DFE Pharma seeks a QA Officer to safeguard and improve the quality system with a focus on CMO activities and QC support. You will act as QA contact for external manufacturers, ensuring processes and products meet IPEC cGMP, ISO 9001, and regulatory requirements.

This multi-site role requires collaboration across functions and locations, engaging internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in (bio)chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences.
• 4+ years in pharma or food processing, including 2+ years in QA.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IPEC cGMP, and GMP guidelines.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• QA oversight for CMO activities, including review/approval of quality documentation.
• Coordinate deviation management, complaints, and investigations related to CMO and QC activities.
• Provide QA support to QC, including release-related activities and compliance topics.
• Initiate and monitor CAPAs and support Change Control.

Skills

Dutch

English

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in chemistry/pharma

Tools

SAP

MasterControl

Job description

DFE Pharma is a leading international manufacturer of excipients for the pharmaceutical industry. Our products are used worldwide and are known for their high quality, reliability, and consistent performance.

At DFE Pharma, we look for professionals who demonstrate ownership, take responsibility, and actively contribute to continuous improvement within an international, quality-driven organisation.

You will be working in an environment where quality, collaboration, independence, and professional development are central. As part of a motivated, cross-functional team, you will make a visible contribution to the further development of our quality organisation.

As a QA Officer, you play a key role in safeguarding and continuously improving the quality system within DFE Pharma, with a specific focus onCMO activities and support to QC Nijmegen.

You act as a central QA contact for external manufacturing partners and provide hands-on support to QC-related quality topics. You ensure that processes and products meet the highest standards such as IPEC cGMP, ISO 9001, and applicable regulatory requirements, while maintaining a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.

This is a multi-site role, requiring close collaboration across functions and locations. You will regularly engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure QA oversight for CMO activities, including review and approval of quality documentation.
• Support and coordinate deviation management, complaint handling, and investigations related to CMO and QC activities.
• Provide QA support to QC, including release-related activities and compliance topics.
• Initiate and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and support changes within Change Control.
• Assess, release, and follow up on raw materials, excipients, packaging materials, and finished products, including coordination of deviation management and complaint investigations.
• Actively contribute to an ESG‑driven culture by working in accordance with company‑wide Environmental, Social & Governance guidelines.

What we ask

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (HBO) in (bio)chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, Health & Life Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or food processing industry, including at least 2 years in QA.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IPEC cGMP, and GMP guidelines; advanced skills in MS Office, SAP, and electronic documentation systems (e.g., MasterControl).
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken, written, and reading).
• Strong analytical skills; pragmatic, structured, and proactive approach.
• Results‑oriented, resilient, a team player, and equipped with excellent communication skills.
• Affinity with AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot.

What we offer

• Working at a company that is market leader in excipient solutions.
• Continuous learning and development; your development is not only good for your career; we also benefit from it.
• A flat organisation structure with short communication and short decision lines.
• International and dynamic work environment.
• You report to the QA Operations Manager.
• The role is based at the head office in Goch, close to the Dutch border.