QA Specialist

QA Specialist
Leiden Area, Netherlands – Permanent

Job Description

This role sits within a Quality Assurance team supporting GMP manufacturing activities in a fast-growing, innovative life sciences environment focused on advanced therapies. The position plays a key role in maintaining and strengthening the Quality Management System while supporting operational teams across the organization.

The QA Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with GMP and related regulations, supporting quality documentation, audits, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role has broad exposure across manufacturing, QC, validation, and project activities, contributing directly to high-quality product delivery and patient safety.

Essential Requirements

• MSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biopharmaceutics, or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a (bio)pharmaceutical environment

• At least 1 year of recent experience in Quality Assurance

• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and EMA (or equivalent) regulations

• Hands-on experience with deviations, CAPAs, change control, and quality documentation

• Experience reviewing and approving SOPs, batch records, validation/qualification documentation, and risk assessments

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in sterile manufacturing environments

• Exposure to ATMPs, biologicals, vaccines, injectables, or parenteral products

• Experience supporting audits and inspections (internal, supplier, or regulatory)

• Supplier qualification and oversight experience

• Strong communication and coaching skills

• Willingness to travel occasionally for audit-related activities

Practicalities

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: Permanent
Location: Leiden Area, Netherlands
Additional: Scale-up environment with strong focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

Interested?

Interviews and offers can move quickly. Send your CV to Ana Jiménez at a.jimenez@panda-int.com today to secure your spot in the process.