Publicerad: 2025-06-05
Quality Release Manager
Quality Release Manager - AstraZeneca - Södertälje - 12-month consultancy assignment
At AstraZeneca, we strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.
Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It's inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines!
Welcome to External Quality (EQ), a global Quality organisation within AZ Operations where the community is vibrant, and we never stop developing. We are now looking for a Quality Release Manager in the release team to help us manage releases from external suppliers. This is a place where you will feel included in the conversation, where every voice is heard and makes a difference.
What you'll do:
As a Quality Release Manager, you will be accountable for product release for products manufactured by AZ external contract manufacturers, quality system element governance, change control, SOP management, and quality risk management. Additionally, under your responsibility will be the maintenance of quality data and records in relevant quality management support systems. Your role will also involve facilitating process and system improvements and supporting audits and inspection requests for sites, as well as handling deviation investigations and quality issue management. You will collaborate with colleagues and customers across many countries and interact cross-functionally with supply chain, technical, regulatory and project teams in AZ.
Essentials for the role:
* Master's degree in a science / technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering.
* Minimum 1 yrs experience in either the pharmaceutical operations environment or pharmaceutical Quality Assurance role
* Minimum 1 yrs demonstrated experience of release processes, the quality event process, change control process
* Strong demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems and the pharmaceutical supply chain environment.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills [English and local language(s)]
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Strong negotiating/influencing skills
* Ability to work independently under their own initiative
* Ability to be in the office in Gärtuna, minimum 3 days/week
Desirable for the role:
* Experience working in a PCO/PET organisation or Lean/Six Sigma training
* Multi-site / multi-functional experience
Start date: 18/8
At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
At AstraZeneca, we strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.
Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It's inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines!
Welcome to External Quality (EQ), a global Quality organisation within AZ Operations where the community is vibrant, and we never stop developing. We are now looking for a Quality Release Manager in the release team to help us manage releases from external suppliers. This is a place where you will feel included in the conversation, where every voice is heard and makes a difference.
What you'll do:
As a Quality Release Manager, you will be accountable for product release for products manufactured by AZ external contract manufacturers, quality system element governance, change control, SOP management, and quality risk management. Additionally, under your responsibility will be the maintenance of quality data and records in relevant quality management support systems. Your role will also involve facilitating process and system improvements and supporting audits and inspection requests for sites, as well as handling deviation investigations and quality issue management. You will collaborate with colleagues and customers across many countries and interact cross-functionally with supply chain, technical, regulatory and project teams in AZ.
Essentials for the role:
* Master's degree in a science / technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering.
* Minimum 1 yrs experience in either the pharmaceutical operations environment or pharmaceutical Quality Assurance role
* Minimum 1 yrs demonstrated experience of release processes, the quality event process, change control process
* Strong demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems and the pharmaceutical supply chain environment.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills [English and local language(s)]
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Strong negotiating/influencing skills
* Ability to work independently under their own initiative
* Ability to be in the office in Gärtuna, minimum 3 days/week
Desirable for the role:
* Experience working in a PCO/PET organisation or Lean/Six Sigma training
* Multi-site / multi-functional experience
Start date: 18/8
At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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