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As QA/RA Manager for Pharma at Alfa Laval, you will play a central role in shaping and driving our quality and regulatory setup for pharmaceutical applications. You will establish and maintain a robust, scalable Quality Management System while ensuring full compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and cGMP. Acting as the key interface towards authorities, customers and internal stakeholders, you will translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, value-adding ways of working. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of quality, regulation and business. You will support product development, manufacturing and commercial teams by embedding compliance early in processes, while also driving a strong quality culture across the organization. As a strategic partner, you will enable sustainable growth in the pharmaceutical segment by ensuring that quality and compliance become competitive advantages.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, implement and continuously improve the Pharma Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure compliance with applicable pharmaceutical regulations and standards (e.g. ISO, cGMP, FDA, EMA)
Act as the primary QA/RA contact towards regulatory authorities, notified bodies and customers
Lead and manage internal, supplier and customer audits, including follow-up on findings
Establish and govern processes for deviations, CAPA, change control and risk management
Support product development and lifecycle management to ensure compliance is built in from early stages
Review and approve validation strategies, protocols and relevant technical documentation
Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into actionable internal requirements
Drive a strong quality culture through training, coaching and continuous improvement initiatives
Define and track quality KPIs to ensure transparency, performance and ongoing optimization
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree within Life Sciences, Pharmacy or a related field
+7 years of experience within QA/RA in the pharmaceutical, biotech or other regulated industries
Strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, cGMP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11
Experience with risk management (e.g. ISO 14971) and validation processes
Proven ability to establish, maintain and improve quality management systems in a global environment
Experience in conducting internal and external audits and ensuring an organization is ready for audit
Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication, organizational and stakeholder management skills
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and preferably also in a Scandinavian language