THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for a new challenge in Quality Assurance and are you knowledgeable about pharmaceutical production systems? Then join Greece’s most innovative manufacturing plant as our new Quality Assurance Coordinator (Batch Release)!

As a QA Batch Release Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the approval of the executed Manufacturing documentation (that is, the executed batch records from Production & Packaging operations) within Boehringer-Ingelheim SAP-interfaced databases (GBS-United and MES-PasX), while ensuring and adhering to current good manufacturing practices and registration requirements.

Moreover, you are part of upcoming digitalization projects and you will be managing a small team of six QA-Officers responsible for the quality-relevant checks before batch disposition, as delegated by the Qualified Person(s) of the site according to Eudralex Volume 4 Annex 16.

This is an on-site position based in Koropi-Greece and through this position you will be reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Product Compliance Manager.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To review executed batch documentation on time and according to marketing authorization, through relevant checklist and local procedures, and to follow up batch record flow until archiving.

• To lead (or to support as member of expert team) SOPs update according to subject matter expertise.

• To co-ordinate in a timely manner and to optimize the approval of executed batch records for bulk produced goods and/or finished goods, by leveraging high standards of GMP-compliance with Supply Chain needs and internal KPIs.

• To supervise and optimize the work of the subordinate QA Officers with a continuous improvement mindset and by taking advantage of current and future digitalization initiatives.

Please note: this position will be posted until the 3rd of October and we can only consider resumes in English.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences (e.g., chemistry/ pharmacy/ biology). Postgraduate education in life sciences or pharmaceutical production will be considered as an asset.

• At least 2 years of experience in managing people in quality assurance or production within the pharmaceutical industry, eg. leading small teams and/or coordinating a project.

• Excellent command of both Greek and English languages. Proof of C2 level certification of English as a foreign language. Any level knowledge of German as a foreign language will be considered as an asset.

• Work experience in implementation of current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) -related projects, SAP, and/or other computerized systems (e.g. Trackwise, Empower) will be considered as an asset.

• Ability to drive production success, accountability within team, possession of strong strategical and analytical skills and ease with organizing self, others, and to keep timelines.

• Customer service mindset, decision making & problem-solving capabilities, able to communicate clear expectations and to work in a cross functional environment.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment:

• Work in a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being).

• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium, and access to international development opportunities and languages + training programs.

• Competitive salary (plus annual bonus, participation in company life insurance and private healthcare program).

• A fun and diverse working environment.

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. Are we still positive? We might schedule a second interview and possibly a small Business Case. We will keep you posted during the process!

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

Screening:

In order to comply with applicable export control laws, Boehringer Ingelheim periodically screens business relations (including job applicants) against sanctioned party lists (“SPL”). These checks may be performed by Boehringer Ingelheim or by any of its Affiliates. You acknowledge that Boehringer Ingelheim and/or its Affiliates will screen you against SPL and that for this purpose your personal data may be processed in relevant databases, including databases of third-party vendors that perform SPL screening for or on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim or its Affiliates which may be located or accessible outside the EU. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to ensuring an adequate level of protection of your personal data.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.