QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

FAMAR is a European contract manufacturing and development partner for the pharmaceutical and health & beauty industry. Building on our 70 years’ expertise, we deliver flexible solutions, from development to production and distribution. Driven by our customer-care mindset, we offer services covering the majority of pharmaceutical forms, while providing a particularly strong expertise in Liquids, Ointments and Creams. Through the outstanding knowledge and commitment of our 1850 employees and with a network of 6 production sites, we supply a wide range of 1800 products in 125 international markets.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional to fill the position of Quality Management Specialist.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

(QMS_1.2023)

About the Role:

The Quality Management Specialist position holder will ensure the effective maintenance and monitoring of the Group Quality Systems’ Program of Written Procedures, Training Academy assignments facilitation and the preparation of regular Quality Management Systems performance reports and metrics.

Location: The position can be at any location in Greece, where the FAMAR Group Quality Function has presence: Alimos, Anthoussa or Avlona.  

Main Responsibilities:

The Quality Management Specialist will be responsible for the overall coordination and facilitation of the digital Quality Management Systems, linked to group procedures, assigned trainings and KPIs monitoring at FAMAR Group level.

 In particular, the main duties include the following:

• Facilitating the Written Procedures’ life cycle management and associated administrative support.
• Monitoring periodic review requirements for Written Procedures.
• Providing support to the authors with regards to the creation of procedures and contribution to the collaborative review process.
• Distributing assignments of trainings to the employees via the electronic platform.
• Developing and maintaining training e-surveys.
• Creating electronic quizzes assigned to the relevant trainings.
• Maintaining the FAMAR training center library by creating relevant interactive material (e.g. videos).
• Consolidating the Key Performance Indicators for Quality Management Systems and creating reports.
• As member of the Group Quality Function, the position holder will contribute to the following:
  • Training delivery of the assigned sessions, as per area of expertise.
  • Authoring and/or reviewing of Quality Systems Procedures.
  • FAMAR Quality System as applicable by opening, reviewing and/or approving relevant records (e.g. Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls).

Profile, Skills, Qualifications:

General Qualifications:

• Scientific University Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or Biology.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Quality Management within the pharmaceutical / healthcare industries (CDMO experience preferred).
• Must be fluent in English (advanced verbal and written skills). Knowledge of the Greek, Italian and/or Spanish languages will be considered an advantage.
• PC literacy (excellent MS skills - especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Training material creative applications (e.g. Video editor programs) will be considered as a plus.

Technical Qualifications:

• Experience in Electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS), Document Management Systems (eDMS) and Electronic Learning Management Systems (LMS) will be considered an advantage.
• Highly credible – both professionally and personally, with an engaging and action orientated approach.
• Current knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of EU and US Regulations & Directives, Quality Management Systems and processes (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 22716) as well as, comprehensive knowledge of international GMP regulations.

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and written / verbal communication.
• Strong time-management, planning and organizational skills.
• Collaborative approach.