TPM QA Manager

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

QA Manager Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) – EMEA

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a passion for pharmaceutical manufacturing, supplier quality, and continuous improvement?

We are looking for a QA Manager Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) to join our EMEA Quality organization. In this role, you will be responsible for managing quality activities across a portfolio of external manufacturing partners, ensuring products are manufactured in compliance with regulatory requirements and the highest quality standards.

What you'll do

As QA Manager TPM, you will act as the key quality partner for assigned third-party manufacturing sites across the EMEA region. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading quality oversight of external manufacturing partners (TPMs)
• Driving continuous quality improvement initiatives and remediation plans
• Managing quality performance monitoring, quality reviews, and supplier compliance
• Leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessmentsSupporting GMP audits, regulatory inspections, and quality compliance activities
• Reviewing and maintaining Quality Technical Agreements
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Science & Technology, and Commercial teams
• Acting as QA Lead during product technology transfers, validation activities, and new product introductions (NPI)

What we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive and solution-oriented quality professional who enjoys working in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
• 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

Why join us?

• Work in an international EMEA role with broad exposure to manufacturing sites and stakeholders
• Drive meaningful quality improvements that directly impact patient safety and product quality
• Collaborate with diverse teams across Quality, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical functions
• Take ownership of strategic quality initiatives and technology transfer projects