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

Baxter International Inc.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Turkey is seeking a Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure compliance across complaints, field actions, CAPAs, and product releases.

You will maintain registrations, coordinate submissions, and support launches and lifecycle activities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering and 2+ years in QA/Regulatory Affairs, with strong GMP/GDP knowledge and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 2+ years in Quality Assurance and/or Regulatory Affairs in pharma/medical devices.
• Fluent English and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage complaints, field actions, CAPAs, and product release activities.
• Maintain product registrations and regulatory authorizations.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and support launches.
• Train staff on Baxter regulatory requirements.
• Support lifecycle activities and compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Bachelor level degree in QA/RA

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

GMP/GDP ISO knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Regulatory tracking systems

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

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