TPM QA Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

QA Manager Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) – EMEA

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a passion for pharmaceutical manufacturing, supplier quality, and continuous improvement?

We are looking for a QA Manager Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) to join our EMEA Quality organization. In this role, you will be responsible for managing quality activities across a portfolio of external manufacturing partners, ensuring products are manufactured in compliance with regulatory requirements and the highest quality standards.

What you'll do

As QA Manager TPM, you will act as the key quality partner for assigned third-party manufacturing sites across the EMEA region. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading quality oversight of external manufacturing partners (TPMs)

Driving continuous quality improvement initiatives and remediation plans

Managing quality performance monitoring, quality reviews, and supplier compliance

Leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments

Supporting GMP audits, regulatory inspections, and quality compliance activities

Reviewing and maintaining Quality Technical Agreements

Collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Science & Technology, and Commercial teams

Acting as QA Lead during product technology transfers, validation activities, and new product introductions (NPI)

What we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive and solution-oriented quality professional who enjoys working in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline

5–8 years of experience within Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Support, or Pharmaceutical Engineering

Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems

Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing, ideally including sterile, liquid, solid dosage forms, or APIs

Proven ability to manage stakeholders and work across multiple functions

Strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills

Leadership experience is considered an advantage

Why join us?

Work in an international EMEA role with broad exposure to manufacturing sites and stakeholders

Drive meaningful quality improvements that directly impact patient safety and product quality

Collaborate with diverse teams across Quality, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical functions

Take ownership of strategic quality initiatives and technology transfer projects

Sounds interesting?

We are conducting recruitment on an ongoing basis and will close the process as soon as the right candidate is found. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible following the link above.

The base pay for this position is

N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Netherlands > Weesp : WHS 02

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable