Clinical Quality Specialist / Auditor (m/w/d) - befristet auf 2 Jahre

Job Description

Did you always want to work in a company where your work can have a real impact?

Are you quality minded and interested making quality consciously a part of your work?

Do you enjoy working in an international environment with lots of room for personal development?

Do you like working with different departments within a professional organization?

Do you enjoy being part of a team and like to use your knowledge for quality systems such as Good Laboratory Practice and Good Clinical Practice?

Welcome to our team

Join our enthusiastic R&D Quality Assurance team at Schwabenheim, where we uphold GLP, GCP, and GMP compliance in a dynamic global organization. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Pharmaceuticals R&D and various service departments, you’ll work in alignment with both local and international regulations as well as our internal standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-driven professional with a background in life sciences to not only advance their career but also actively shape the veterinary clinical QA profile and contribute to a streamlined and supportive QA infrastructure at our innovative research and development location. If you thrive in an international setting and seek personal development, we invite you to explore the exciting role of

R422577 Clinical Quality Specialist / Auditor (m/w/d) - befristet auf 2 Jahre

with us!

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced QA Auditor to support our R&D Quality Assurance and veterinary clinical R&D department in ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations. The successful candidate will review clinical study and clinical trial material documentation, perform internal and external audits, and provide guidance in a GxP regulated environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join our R&D Quality Assurance team on a 2-year fixed-term contract as maternity leave cover.

Key responsibilities

• •Review veterinary clinical studies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal processes.
• •Conduct internal and external audits in accordance with GxP guidelines to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• •Support qualification activities in line with GMP requirements and review qualification documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• •Apply extensive knowledge and experience in risk management to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks in processes.
• •Assist in maintaining and improving the GxP quality system to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training.
• •Collaborate effectively within a team, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to work in an intercultural and interdisciplinary environment.
• •Demonstrate a proactive and independent work ethic, with strong self-organisation and planning skills to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications & competences:

• •Master’s degree or higher in Life Sciences or a related field.
• •First years of experience in regulated GxP environment and QA auditing knowledge.
• •Proven experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in GCP and GMP environments.
• •In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for veterinary medicinal product development, complemented by strong compliance and documentation skills in a regulated environment.
• •Proven risk management expertise, with a successful track record in implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams and the establishment of strong relationships with key stakeholders and leadership.
• •Proficiency in digital tools and technologies for document management and quality assurance processes, alongside innovative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• •Ability to work independently with exceptional self-organisation and planning skills to enhance quality assurance practices.
• •Good written and verbal communication skills in German and English.

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive

Competitive salary

30 days of leave

Solid Pension Plan

Bonus plan subject to the company annual results

Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working model

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Aseptic Manufacturing, Audits Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Detail-Oriented, Documentation Review, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Quality Assurance Tools, Quality Auditing, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Supplier Quality Management, Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/11/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.