Quality Assurance Specialist (6 fixed term contract)

Théa Pharma Spain; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thea Pharma Spain is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support daily operations and continuous improvement of the local Quality Management System. You will work closely with the Responsible Person to ensure GDP compliance, local regulations, and company quality standards.

This 6-month fixed-term role offers hands-on quality work in a highly regulated environment with the potential to transition into a permanent position within an international healthcare company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in a Quality Assurance role within regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GDP requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience supporting audits, CAPA, deviations and documentation processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the local Quality Management System.
• Ensure GDP compliance and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage quality documentation, records, and controlled documents.
• Support deviations, non-conformities, change controls and CAPA.
• Assist internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments.
• Participate in supplier qualification and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate quality-related training records and support training initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics and prepare reports for decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote quality awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Contribute to risk assessment and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

At Thea, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team and support the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of our local Quality Management System.

Reporting to and working closely with the Responsible Person, this role will play a key part in ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), local regulatory requirements, and company quality standards. The successful candidate will provide operational quality support across the affiliate, contributing to the maintenance and effectiveness of the Quality Management System while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quality and compliance excellence.

This position is ideal for a quality professional who enjoys hands‑on operational activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and working in a highly regulated environment.

This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity with the intention to transition into a permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to develop professionally within a dynamic and international healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, implementation, and continuous improvement of the local Quality Management System.
• Work closely with the Responsible Person to ensure compliance with GDP requirements, local regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Manage and maintain quality documentation, procedures, records, and controlled documents.
• Support the management of deviations, non-conformities, change controls, and CAPA processes, ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and execution of internal and external audits, inspections, and quality assessments.
• Participate in supplier qualification and performance monitoring activities.
• Coordinate and maintain quality-related training records and support training initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics and prepare reports to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote quality awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Contribute to risk assessment activities and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance role within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, or other regulated industry.
• Knowledge of GDP requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience supporting audits, CAPA management, deviations, and quality documentation processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

You Will Be Successful in This Role If You Are

• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Comfortable working in a regulated and compliance‑driven environment.
• Proactive and able to take ownership of assigned activities.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues across different functions.
• Focused on continuous improvement and finding practical solutions.
• Eager to learn and develop within the Quality Assurance field.

What We Offer

• 6-month fixed-term contract with the intention of permanent employment.
• Opportunity to gain broad exposure to Quality Assurance activities within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Collaborative, dynamic, and international working environment.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

If you are looking to further develop your Quality Assurance career and would like to work closely with an experienced Quality Leader while making a meaningful impact on quality and compliance, we would love to hear from you.

Théa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and help us better serve patients, healthcare professionals, and communities.