EMEA TPM QA Lead - Quality & Compliance

Abbott; Weesp; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a QA Manager TPM to oversee quality activities across external manufacturing partners in the EMEA region. You will ensure products are manufactured in compliance with regulatory requirements and the highest quality standards.

You will drive quality improvements, manage audits and CAPAs, and collaborate with Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other functions to support technology transfers and new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience within Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Support, or Pharmaceutical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing, ideally including sterile, liquid, solid dosage forms, or APIs.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and work across multiple functions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Leadership experience is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality oversight of external manufacturing partners (TPMs) across the EMEA region.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and remediation plans.
• Manage quality performance monitoring, quality reviews, and supplier compliance.
• Lead investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments; support GMP audits and regulatory inspections.
• Review and maintain Quality Technical Agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, S&T, and Commercial teams.
• Act as QA Lead during product technology transfers, validation activities, and NPI.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GxP & cGMP

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences or related field

Job description

Abbott is seeking a QA Manager TPM to oversee quality activities across external manufacturing partners in the EMEA region. You will ensure products are manufactured in compliance with regulatory requirements and the highest quality standards.

You will drive quality improvements, manage audits and CAPAs, and collaborate with Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other functions to support technology transfers and new product introductions.