Senior QA

NES Fircroft; Breda, Tilburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks a Senior Associate QA to support QA activities in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Breda, Netherlands. The role emphasizes batch record review, GMP compliance, and investigation support.

Qualifications include an MSc in Life Sciences or related field and at least 3 years in QA/pharma. Strong communication and ability to work in a fast-paced setting are required. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• MSc in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with batch record review and investigations.
• Good knowledge of GMP; GDP/GCP knowledge is an advantage.
• Applicants from food industry are acceptable.
• Must have legal right to work in the Netherlands; visa sponsorship cannot be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA guidance and support to production teams.
• Review and approve batch records and production documentation.
• Perform GMP compliance checks and finished product inspections.
• Manage deviations and support investigations.
• Review and author SOPs and work instructions.
• Support GMP training activities and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Warehouse, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Education

MSc in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or a related field

Job description

Senior Associate QA | Breda, Netherlands

We are seeking a Senior Associate QA to support quality assurance activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide QA guidance and support to production teams.
• Review and approve batch records and production documentation.
• Perform GMP compliance checks and finished product inspections.
• Manage deviations and support investigations.
• Review and author SOPs and work instructions.
• Support GMP training activities and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Warehouse, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Requirements

• MSc in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or a related field (hard requirement).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with batch record review and investigations.
• Good knowledge of GMP (GDP/GCP knowledge is an advantage).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• GMP experience is highly desirable.
• Applicants coming from food industry is okay

This role offers a strong pathway towards becoming a Qualified Person (QP) in the future, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to progress their QA career long-term. This is why a MSc education level is a hard requirement.

Shift Pattern (100% Commitment Required)

This is a rotating 3-shift role:

• Early: 06:30 - 15:00
• Late: 14:30 - 23:00
• Night: 22:30 - 07:00

Location & Transport

Due to the shift pattern, candidates must:

• Live within a 35 km radius of Breda, OR
• Live within 10 km of Breda and be able to commute by bicycle.

Candidates must have reliable transportation, as public transport is not a suitable option for all shifts. Access to a personal vehicle is strongly preferred.

Important

• Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands.
• Visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.