About the role
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
- You bring a minimum of 8 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years of direct ownership of qualification and/or calibration programs, and at least 3 years leading teams that include supervisors or team leads.
- You hold a degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical), Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field; a postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Quality Management, or Pharmaceutical Sciences is an advantage.
- You have deep expertise in GMP qualification methodologies — including IQ/OQ/PQ and computerized system validation — alongside solid knowledge of calibration science, metrology, and risk-based approaches such as ICH Q9 and ASTM E2500.
- You are fluent in both Spanish and English (written and spoken) — this is a mandatory requirement for the role.
- You have demonstrated experience representing a Q&C function during regulatory inspections by authorities such as the FDA or EMA, and are well-versed in EU GMP frameworks including Annex 11 and Annex 15, as well as data integrity principles (ALCOA+).
- You are proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) and have hands-on experience with calibration management systems and electronic qualification tools; familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies is a plus.
- You bring a track record of managing budgets and external service provider relationships, and you lead with a coaching mindset that fosters accountability, psychological safety, and continuous improvement within your team.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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