Team lead | Qualified Person

QTC Recruitment; Breda; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Pension and insurance plans

14 weeks paid parental leave

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programmes

Leadership experience

Job summary

QTC Recruitment's client, a globally leading pharmaceutical organisation with a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing site, seeks a Qualified Person / QA Team Lead to ensure timely, compliant release of products and to lead a QA team of 4–6 specialists.

You will own batch release, review GMP documentation, and act as SME during inspections, while coaching a high-performing QA group. English fluency and a hands-on leadership style are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Pharmacy.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a QP or in a QA role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and applicable European and Dutch pharmaceutical regulations.
• Experience in, or a clear ambition for, leading and coaching a team.
• An agile mindset focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to provide shift or on-call support when needed.
• Based within commuting distance of the site in the south of the Netherlands (relocation is not supported).

Responsibilities

• Release radiopharmaceutical products manufactured on site in a timely manner, in close partnership with Supply Chain.
• Release batch analyses in line with the Marketing Authorisation, Directive 2001/83/EC and national regulations.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of 4 to 6 QA specialists.
• Ensure deviations, CAPAs, change controls and complaints are properly investigated, escalated and resolved.
• Provide quality oversight of validation and qualification status, equipment, training and QMS activities.
• Write, review and approve GMP documentation, including procedures, protocols and the Quality Manual.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert during health authority inspections and internal and external audits.
• Deputise for the Quality Operations Manager and provide shift or on-call support when required.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

QA in pharma/biotech

English fluency

Agile mindset

Team coaching

Education

Master's degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Pharmacy

Job description

For our client, a globally leading pharmaceutical organisation with a specialized radiopharmaceutical manufacturing site, we're looking to recruit a Qualified Person / QA Team Lead to ensure the timely and compliant release of radiopharmaceutical products and lead a team of QA specialists. This position is specifically interesting as you will combine your QP responsibility with a leadership role, in an innovative and fast-growing therapeutic field where reliable supply has a direct impact on patients.

As QP, you hold final accountability for batch release and provide quality oversight of the site's operational activities. You also lead a team of 4 to 6 QA specialists and act as the key point of contact for quality within the organisation.

• Release radiopharmaceutical products manufactured on site in a timely manner, in close partnership with Supply Chain
• Release batch analyses in line with the Marketing Authorisation, Directive 2001/83/EC and national regulations
• Lead, coach and develop a team of 4 to 6 QA specialists
• Ensure deviations, CAPAs, change controls and complaints are properly investigated, escalated and resolved
• Provide quality oversight of validation and qualification status, equipment, training and QMS activities
• Write, review and approve GMP documentation, including procedures, protocols and the Quality Manual
• Act as Subject Matter Expert during health authority inspections and internal and external audits
• Deputise for the Quality Operations Manager and provide shift or on-call support when required

What you bring

You are a hands-on, proactive quality professional who takes ownership and drives things forward. You set clear priorities, collaborate openly and use feedback to improve step by step. As a leader, you bring people along and champion a strong quality culture.

• Master's degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Pharmacy
• At least 3 years' experience as a QP or in a QA role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Strong knowledge of GMP and applicable European and Dutch pharmaceutical regulations
• Experience in, or a clear ambition for, leading and coaching a team
• An agile mindset focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to provide shift or on-call support when needed
• Based within commuting distance of the site in the south of the Netherlands (relocation is not supported)

What's on offer

You will join an international organisation that is investing significantly in radiopharmaceuticals, with a strong focus on quality, development and patient impact.

• Competitive annual gross base salary, depending on experience and competencies
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits, including pension and insurance plans
• A minimum of 14 weeks' paid parental leave
• Access to wellbeing resources and global recognition programmes
• Leadership experience in a specialised, future-focused field