The Opportunity
Manage the raw materials and product analysis strategy and control to comply with specifications established by development processes.
To supervise manufacturing activities (both internal and external), ensuring that products comply with current regulations requirements and with all quality characteristics defined in inspection plan.
What you'll get to do
Planification:
To coordinate the area team, participating in their selection, proposing their training and development and evaluating their performance
To manage the respect of Good Manufacturing Practices at the Plant
To lead the control processes of Raw Material, Product Analysis
To manage assigned metrology
To manage requested complaints and their corrective actions
To supervise management of equipment and quality control methods
To define, follow-up and implement the investment projects of the area
To develop and propose the area budget. Budget follow-up
To communicate and promote laboratory’s activity
Execution:
To carry out the liberation / derogation / refusal of raw material and products
To manage non conformities of raw materials and products
To execute the Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices policies of the Company
To approve quality documents
To implement and maintain the Skills Development Plan as the plant working system
To define and execute the convenient corrective measures so the established internal regulations are met
To propose, assist and organize improvement events, monitoring the proper performance of the improvement system throughout Improvement meetings and follow-up meetings of the same
To keep informed the Production Plant Director of any anomaly detected
To carry out the IDS and accident investigations concerning to his/her responsibility
To carry out the Black Belt’s functions: lead the Continuous Improvement Process. Identify improvement opportunities
To carry out the GMP´s KU functions
To carry out the IT KU functions
To carry out the KU Metrology
To perform the assigned functions, respecting and complying with the rules of Occupational Health and Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Environment and the regulations established by the Organisation
Control:
To ensure the compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations applying to the Cosmetics industry
To follow-up and control the investments assigned to the department
To follow-up and control the indicators established in the Plant Production System to meet the established goals
To ensure the execution of the action plans established in the Strategic Deployment Plan and monitor them throughout the KPI’s established in the same
To ensure the compliance of the established policies of Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices in the area
To ensure the implementation, monitoring and improvement of the required actions for the correct development of Plant Production System
To manage Metrology of assigned equipment
To participate in the management of control and monitoring methods
We'd love to meet you if you have
We are looking for a professional with a strong scientific background and a well-balanced combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
A Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification is highly valued
Professional Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior Specialist in:
Research & Development
Quality
Experience in regulated environments, preferably within the chemical, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries
Technical Knowledge
Solid knowledge of GMP and GLP standards
Experience in process development and optimization
Strong expertise in chemical analysis methods, including HPLC and chromatography techniques
Languages
Spanish: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Additional languages are a plus
Key Competencies
Ability to communicate vision and drive engagement
Strong focus on people development and empowerment
High level of integrity and alignment with values and principles
Adaptability and openness to change
Strong results orientation
Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
Ability to collaborate, share knowledge, and work effectively in teams
Capability to build and lead high-performing teams
Strong strategic thinking and long-term vision
A few things you'll love about us
1. An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
2. A range of learning and development opportunities
3. An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
4. A competitive compensation & benefits package