In what environment will you work as a Specialist Quality Assurance (M/F)?

We are currently looking on behalf of one of our clients, a leading pharmaceutical company, for a Specialist Quality Assurance (M/F), based in Centre-Val de Loire for a duration of 3 months, renewable.

Mission context

Reporting to the Product Quality Assurance Manager, you will act as the Quality Assurance and Batch Release reference, working closely with Production, Quality Control, and Supply Chain teams to ensure and strengthen the robustness of the batch release process.

Industrial manufacturing site producing solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms.

Specialist Quality Assurance (M/F): What will be your roles and responsibilities?

• Batch Release & Product Compliance: Perform the release of finished product batches manufactured and/or procured in strict compliance with GMP requirements; review batch documentation and determine batch acceptability.
• Quality Event Management: Assess non-conformities, deviations, and quality events; lead investigations and define appropriate Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.
• Quality System Management: Conduct internal audits within your scope of responsibility, monitor quality performance indicators, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Quality Culture: Prepare and deliver quality training sessions for production teams to support operational excellence and reinforce GMP awareness across the site.

What profile and skills are required for this Specialist Quality Assurance (M/F) position?

Experience

• Initial experience in an industrial pharmaceutical environment through long-term internships, apprenticeships, or a first professional role in Quality Assurance, Batch Release, Manufacturing, or Quality Control.
• Experienced candidates (approximately 5 years or more) with full autonomy in batch release activities and the ability to serve as a key organizational contributor are highly valued

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is essential.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone Diagram).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with production teams and resolve critical quality issues.

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Must be eligible for registration (or already registered) with the French National Order of Pharmacists (Ordre National des Pharmaciens), Section B.

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EP2C Energy is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities.

As part of our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) policy, we place great importance on compliance with QHSE rules to ensure a safe working environment for our employees, with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

Our company is engaged in a continuous improvement approach through its Quality Management System (QMS) and Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSE-MS).

By joining our teams, you will follow HSE procedures and best practices while contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes.