Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist (12-months fixed term contract)

Zvh; Fatih; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure compliance across complaints, field actions, CAPAs, and product releases. You will maintain registrations and coordinate submissions, supporting launches and lifecycle management in Turkey.

The role requires a pharmacy/chemistry/engineering background with 2+ years in QA/RA, knowledge of GMP/GDP and ISO standards, and strong English communication. This is a pivotal position within Baxter’s regulatory team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of professional QA/RA experience in Pharmaceuticals or medical devices.
• Experience as delegated QP is preferable.
• Knowledge of GMP; GDP; ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 is preferable.
• Very good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Complaint Management: be Local Complaint Coordinator (LCC) and notify authorities for reportable complaints.
• Field Action Management: act as FA Contact Person per Baxter procedures and regulations; train back-ups.
• Training: train employees and ensure training records; train distributors and service providers on Baxter requirements.
• CAPA Management: manage Non-Conformity Reports and CAPA.
• Release of Products: perform release for distribution per procedures and local requirements.
• Selling Authorization: perform selling authorization per procedures for Turkey.
• Regulatory document and submission: develop and execute regulatory plans for projects; maintain licenses.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Affairs

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Corporate software

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person - regardless of who they are or where they are from - deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job - you will find purpose and pride.

Summary

As a Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements by managing complaints, field actions, CAPAs, product release activities, and training programs. You will also maintain product registrations and regulatory authorizations, coordinate submissions, and support product launches and commercialization activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Note: The selected candidate will be employed by an external company.

What you'll be doing

• Complaint Management: Be Local Complaint Coordinator (LCC). Notify the authorities of all reportable Complaints.
• Field Action Management: Be FA Contact Person ensuring Implementation of FAs according to Baxter procedures and applicable regulations. Ensure back up for FCA Contact Person in the country are appropriately trained and back up are always available.
• Training: Train employees (including new SOP's), ensure training records are maintained and archived. Assure that distributors, suppliers and service providers are trained on Baxter requirements.
• CAPA Management: Manage Non-Conformity Reports and CAPA.
• Release of Products: Perform release of products for distribution in accordance with the applicable procedures and local requirements.
• Selling Authorization: Perform selling authorization in accordance with the applicable procedures for Turkey.
• Regulatory document and submission: Develop and execute regulatory plans for the projects including new products and maintenance of licenses/authorizations for existing marketing authorizations. Coordinate regulatory activities to support product launches and ongoing commercialization efforts. Ensure regulatory documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted within required timelines. Maintain product registrations and licenses throughout the product lifecycle.

What you'll bring

• The function requires a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree is preferrable.
• For a person with the specified education at least 2 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance and/or Regulatory Affairs in a Pharmaceutical/ Medical device or relevant industry is required.
• Experience as delegated QP (Qualified Person) is preferrable.
• Knowledge of GMP; GDP; ISO9001 and ISO 13485 is preferrable.
• Ability of understanding country specific regulations and general quality requirements.
• Very good spoken and written English.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills and follow-up actions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, corporate software).
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.