Quality Assurance Specialist (Temporary)

sandoz; Fatih; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a temporary 12‑month assignment at our site in Turkey. You will ensure products are manufactured, stored and released in accordance with GxP and Sandoz Quality standards, driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a BA in a related field, 2+ years QA experience, strong attention to detail, and English proficiency. You will collaborate across functions to safeguard product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field.
• At least 2 years of QA experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GxP and regulatory expectations.
• Experience in deviation management, change control, and product release.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and with external partners.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing, handling and distribution comply with Quality Manual, Quality Agreements, GxP requirements and local SOPs.
• Prepare, review and archive batch documentation according to regulatory and internal guidelines.
• Conduct GxP monitoring, managing QA investigations, and following up on CAPA.
• Manage and approve deviations, complaints, recalls, stability failures and other critical quality issues.
• Lead change control processes and ensure timely implementation and closure.
• Plan and execute self‑inspections and ensure required actions are taken promptly.
• Deliver GxP training programs for employees and ensure annual training plans are implemented.
• Support product releases, launches, and interactions with regulatory authorities and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

GxP knowledge

Quality systems

Deviation management

Change control

Product release

QA training

Attention to detail

English language

Education

BA in Chemistry/Pharmacy or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist (Temporary)

This is a temporary, fixed-term role for 12 months.

As part of the Quality Assurance team, you will ensure that all pharmaceutical products are manufactured, handled, stored, and released in accordance with Sandoz Quality standards and GxP requirements. In this temporary (18‑month) role, you will play a key part in safeguarding product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist (Temporary)

This is a temporary, fixed-term role for 12 months.

As part of the Quality Assurance team, you will ensure that all pharmaceutical products are manufactured, handled, stored, and released in accordance with Sandoz Quality standards and GxP requirements. In this temporary (12‑month) role, you will play a key part in safeguarding product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring all manufacturing, handling and distribution activities comply with Sandoz Quality Manual, Quality Agreements, GxP requirements and local SOPs.
• Preparing, reviewing and archiving batch documentation according to regulatory and internal guidelines.
• Conducting GxP monitoring, managing QA investigations, and following up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Managing and approving deviations, complaints, recalls, stability failures and other critical quality issues.
• Leading change control processes and ensuring timely implementation and closure.
• Planning and executing self‑inspections and ensuring required actions are taken promptly.
• Delivering GxP training programs for employees and ensuring annual training plans are implemented.
• Supporting product releases, launches, and interactions with regulatory authorities and internal/external stakeholders.
• KPI: Timely and compliant execution of QA processes (deviations, CAPA, batch documentation, training, self‑inspections).

What you'll bring to the role

Minimum Requirements:

• BA in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of QA experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GxP, Quality Systems and regulatory expectations.
• Experience in deviation management, change control and product release processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive continuous improvement.
• Languages: English (required)

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience working with cross-functional or international QA teams.
• Exposure to regulatory inspections or audits.

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world's medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Skills Desired

• Change Control, Continued Learning, Dealing With Ambiguity, Guideline, Product Release, Qa (Quality Assurance), Quality Management, Regulation, Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Technological Expertise