QA Manager: Pharma & Cosmetics Compliance Leader

Approach People; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department and ensure GMP, ISO, and FDA compliance across activities in a regulated environment. You will oversee audits, CAPAs, data integrity, and change control while driving continuous improvement and liaising with health authorities.

The role requires a pharmacy/chemistry/medicin e background and a minimum of 10 years QA leadership experience, with strong English skills and team management ability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of QA experience in regulated environments.
• Experience leading QA teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and develop the QA team.
• Define the department’s objectives, KPIs and budget.
• Maintain and improve the Quality System (GMP, ISO, FDA).
• Oversee procedures, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Manage deviations, CAPAs, OOS/OOT, Change Control and Risk Management.
• Ensure Data Integrity compliance (ALCOA+).
• Take part in projects and manage customer relationships (QTAs, documentation).
• Lead internal, external and health authority audits.
• Oversee validations (IQ/OQ/PQ, CSV) and equipment qualification.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality training.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision-making

Strategic vision

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Medicine

Tools

ERP

Document management systems

Laboratory tools

Job description

Approach People Recruitment seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department and ensure GMP, ISO, and FDA compliance across activities in a regulated environment. You will oversee audits, CAPAs, data integrity, and change control while driving continuous improvement and liaising with health authorities.

The role requires a pharmacy/chemistry/medicin e background and a minimum of 10 years QA leadership experience, with strong English skills and team management ability.