QA Compliance Specialist

Lonza Group Ltd.; Geleen; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Opportunities to develop expertise

Collaborative environment

Global benefits package

Job summary

Lonza Geleen in the Netherlands is hiring a QA Compliance Specialist to strengthen the site’s QMS and ensure GMP compliance. This fully site-based role supports regulatory readiness, supplier management, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality medicines.

You will collaborate across functions, contribute to audits and training, and advance quality systems with data-driven methods. A bachelor’s degree and GMP experience are preferred, with SAP or document management familiarity as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environment advantageous.
• Working knowledge of GMP, QMS, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset; interest in quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP or document management systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the site's Quality Management System, including quality documentation and records.
• Contribute to deviations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments and other QMS processes.
• Coordinate supplier qualifications, supplier complaints, and vendor change notifications.
• Support material setup and supplier lifecycle management within the quality framework.
• Assist audits and regulatory inspections to maintain inspection readiness.
• Deliver or support GMP and compliance training and awareness activities.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

SAP

Document management systems

Learning management systems

Job description

QA Compliance Specialist

Geleen, Netherlands The actual location of this job is in Geleen. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As a QA Compliance Specialist, you will help strengthen the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and support compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and Lonza Global Quality Standards. Working across functions, you will contribute to inspection readiness, quality systems, supplier management, and continuous improvement activities that support the delivery of high-quality medicines and services. This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Opportunities to develop your expertise across quality systems, compliance, supplier management, and GMP activities.
• A collaborative environment where you can contribute to continuous improvement and make a meaningful impact.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
• The full-time annual base pay for this position in is expected to range between EUR 41,250 and EUR 57,750.
• Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role-related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

What you will do:

• Support the site's Quality Management System, including quality documentation, training administration, quality records, and related quality systems activities.
• Contribute to the review and management of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and other quality system processes, helping maintain an effective and compliant QMS.
• Coordinate supplier and service provider qualification activities, supplier complaints, and vendor change notifications in collaboration with site and global stakeholders.
• Support material setup and supplier lifecycle management activities as part of the site's wider quality and compliance framework.
• Support internal, customer, and external audits and regulatory inspections, helping maintain inspection readiness across the site.
• Deliver or support GMP and compliance-related training and awareness activities, working with colleagues across functions to strengthen quality culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality systems and compliance processes, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing effectiveness of the Quality organization.

What we are looking for:

• A bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similar quality environment is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of GMP principles, Quality Management Systems, and quality compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work confidently with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and genuine interest in quality systems, supplier management, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, document management systems, or learning management systems would be an advantage.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.