Quality Assurance Specialist

MSD Finland; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Espoo is seeking a Specialist Quality Assurance to support Good Distribution Practice and ensure product quality and patient safety. The role involves collaboration across functions, handling deviations, and supporting GDP-related projects. Ideal candidates have a Master of Science in Pharmacy and strong communication skills. The company offers strong onboarding and growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Strong onboarding support

Diverse local and regional projects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Assurance or GxP position is an advantage.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and expectations.
• Flexibility in handling shifting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the QRP/Responsible Pharmacist.
• Maintain Quality Management System procedures for GDP.
• Support management of outsourced GDP activities.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Master of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Veeva Vault

SAP

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Specialist Quality Assurance and become an integral part of our experienced Quality Assurance (QA) team. In the QA team, we ensure our wholesaling operations meet Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, and we continuously refine processes while keeping product quality and patient safety at the heart of everything we do. In this hands-on role you will support the local Quality Responsible Person (QRP)/Responsible Pharmacist with a variety of GDP-related tasks, collaborate with colleagues across functions and countries, work with distributors and liaise with Health Authorities. You will also have the chance to act as deputy, which is an influential position that offers broad visibility. We are offering an opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the deputy to the QRP/Responsible Pharmacist
• Creation and maintenance of Quality Management System procedures pertaining to the Quality/GDP area
• Oversight and support in management of outsourced GDP activities
• Involvement in the Product Quality Complaints process, e.g. performing summary reviews and reporting to local Health Authorities
• Handling of tasks related to deviations, CAPAs, recalls, self-inspections, product availability, change control and serialization
• Performing trainings of personnel and maintaining the local Quality training program
• Handling of batch-specific control for vaccines
• Supporting with various GDP related projects in the country organization or regionally/globally

Qualifications and Skills

• Master of Science in Pharmacy degree
• Experience from a Quality Assurance or other GxP position in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration in international and cross-functional teams as well as with external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, lead your own work as well as good organization skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking, evaluate information and make informed decisions
• An understanding of the principles and guidelines of GDP, and knowledge of the relevant governing laws, regulations and provisions concerning medicinal products for human use
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements and expectations
• Flexibility in handling shifting priorities and deadlines
• Experience using Veeva Vault, SAP and other GxP computerized systems is a plus
• Fluency in English

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of medicines distributed
• Growth: Benefit from strong onboarding support, and be part of diverse local and regional projects to expand your QA expertise
• Collaboration: Be part of a supportive, cross-functional team committed to excellence

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. Our Quality Assurance group ensures every single product brought to market is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements.

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Additional Information

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Required Skills: Documentation Review, GMP Compliance, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Assurance Tools, Quality Control Management, Quality Management

Preferred Skills

Job Posting End Date: 09/30/2025

Requisition ID: R364126