QA MANAGER, TRANSPORT & GDP COMPLIANCE

Almirall; Sant Andreu de la Barca; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Almirall is seeking a QA Manager, Transport & GDP Compliance to own the Corporate Transportation Quality Program, ensuring GDP and GMP compliance across the distribution and transportation of pharmaceutical products worldwide.

The role leads the governance framework for transportation quality, collaborates across Procurement, Supply Chain and partners, and oversees audits, CAPAs and inspections to sustain compliant operations globally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, distribution quality, supply chain quality, manufacturing and/or quality control.
• Strong knowledge of GDP and applicable GMP requirements.
• Advanced English; global/international QA exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance framework for transportation quality across affiliates, partners and logistics providers.
• Ensure consistent implementation of transportation quality requirements across territories.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to manage transportation quality risks and continuous improvement.
• Oversee qualification, approval and ongoing quality oversight of logistics providers including audits and CAPAs.
• Ensure routes, systems and providers are GDP/GMP compliant with company standards.
• Manage deviations, temperature excursions and quality events with potential product impact.
• Lead domestic transportation QA in Spain, ensuring GDP compliance and contractual obligations.
• Represent the company during health authority inspections and partner audits.
• Define and monitor quality KPIs and drive improvements across the transportation network.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GDP/GMP knowledge

TrackWise knowledge

Advanced English

Education

Pharmacy or related scientific discipline

Tools

TrackWise

Job description

We’rebuilding the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership and make an impact that matters.

Our purpose is simple: to transform patients’ lives by addressing real needs. We work with care, act with courage, keep things simple andfocusour innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognisedas a Top Employer in Spain since 2008 and in Germany since 2025, we continue to invest in an environment where people can grow and move forward.

If you care differently, you belong here.

We are looking for a QA Manager, Transport & GDP Compliance to own and lead the Corporate Transportation Quality Program , ensuring GDP and applicable GMP compliance across the distribution and transportation of pharmaceutical products worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the corporate governance framework, quality standards, policies and strategic priorities for transportation activities across affiliates, partners and logistics service providers.

Provide functional leadership and ensure the consistent implementation of transportation quality requirements across territories.

Drive cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, International Trade, Supply Chain, affiliates and logistics partners to manage transportation quality risks and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead the qualification, approval and ongoing quality oversight of logistics service providers, including audits, quality agreements, performance reviews and risk-based monitoring.

Ensure transportation routes, systems and providers remain qualified, validated and compliant with GDP, GMP and company quality standards.

Oversee the management of deviations, temperature excursions, CAPAs and quality events with potential product impact.

Act as the quality lead for domestic transportation activities in Spain, ensuring compliance with GDP requirements, approved procedures and contractual commitments.

Represent the company during health authority inspections and partner audits, ensuring inspection readiness and effective management of remediation plans.

Define and monitor quality performance indicators, identify risks and drive continuous improvement across the transportation network.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Pharmacy or a related scientific discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, distribution quality, supply chain quality, manufacturing and/or quality control within the pharmaceutical industry.


• Strong knowledge of GDP and applicable GMP requirements , transportation qualification and validation, logistics service provider oversight, deviation and CAPA management, and audit and inspection readiness.


• Proven ability to influence across functions and geographies, make risk-based decisions and engage senior stakeholders.


• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems; TrackWise knowledge is a plus.


• Advanced English.


• Experience in the supply chain of biological products will be considered an asset.

A unique opportunity to combine global quality leadership , GDP compliance expertise , and operational oversight within an international pharmaceutical environment

INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL:

• Tipo de contratación: indefinida




• Centro de trabajo: SAB




• Grupo profesional: 6




• Turno Central flexible

Mission: The QA MANAGER, TRANSPORT & GDP COMPLIANCE owns and leads the Corporate Transportation Quality Program within GCQA / Global Commercial Quality Assurance. The role provides corporate governance and functional leadership to ensure GDP and applicable GMP compliance throughout the distribution and transportation of Almirall pharmaceutical products across affiliates, partners and logistics service providers. The position is also accountable for the quality oversight and operational management of domestic transportation activities in Spain and the associated logistics service provider processes.