Gevestigd apotheker Spits apotheek Alkmaar

Cencora, Inc.; Alkmaar; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a qualified quality leader to ensure pharmaceutical quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

You will develop and maintain the QMS, lead audits, approve validation and CAPA activities, and mentor quality teams while collaborating with regulators and partners.

A Master’s in Pharmacy and 3+ years in a regulated pharmaceutical environment are required, with strong English communication and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy and valid registration (e.g., BIG).
• At least 3 years in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of GDP and GMP guidelines.
• Experience with QMS and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience auditing and regulatory inspections.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in process improvement and optimization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and GDP/GMP standards.
• Lead audits and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Authorize release and control of packaging processes and validated equipment.
• Coach and develop quality teams; foster continuous improvement.
• Act as primary contact for quality-related issues and recalls.
• Stop production if quality risks are present.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory knowledge

QMS experience

Audits experience

CAPA & recalls

Validation experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Master's in Pharmacy

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall responsibility for pharmaceutical quality and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GDS standards.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor and enforce adherence to procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements across the organization.
• Act as the primary contact for quality-related issues, including customer complaints and regulatory inquiries.
• Approve validation, calibration, and deblistering protocols, as well as procedural deviations and changes.
• Oversee and ensure proper handling of deviations, CAPAs, and recalls.
• Authorize release of packaging processes, validated equipment, and repackaged medication.
• Lead and support internal and external audits and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to quality teams and broader organization.
• Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement mindset across all functions.
• Evaluate product changes, risks, and impacts related to pharmaceutical properties and packaging.
• Has authority to stop production and block products in case of quality risks .

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• Valid and unrestricted registration in the relevant professional register (e.g., BIG register or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within a regulated pharmaceutical environment
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, GDP and GMP guidelines
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Experience working with audits and regulatory inspections
• Proven experience in validation of equipment and software
• Strong leadership and people management experience, including coaching and development
• Experience in process improvement and organizational optimization
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into operational processes

Minimum Skills Required

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory frameworks
• Decision-making skills, including ability to act in critical or urgent situations
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to influence and drive change within an organization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Organizational awareness and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Results-oriented mindset with focus on continuous improvement
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

What Cencora offers Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We're a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.