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

Baxter Healthcare; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare is seeking a Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Istanbul to ensure compliance across complaints, CAPAs, and product registrations. You will coordinate regulatory submissions, support launches, and maintain licenses throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with at least 2 years in QA/RA in pharma or medical devices, and strong English and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 2 years in QA or regulatory affairs in pharma/medical devices.
• Experience as delegated QP preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 preferred.
• Excellent English, strong communication and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate local complaint handling and notify authorities.
• Lead field actions and maintain training records.
• Manage CAPA and product release activities.
• Develop regulatory plans and support product launches.
• Ensure regulatory documentation meets timelines.
• Maintain product registrations throughout lifecycle.

Skills

English fluency

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor in Pharmacy

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

This is whereyour 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

• 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process.

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