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As a QA Release Supervisor, you lead and develop a team responsible for the release of finished products ; including sterile drugs and medical devices ; ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. In this role, you oversee batch release activities, coach a team of QA professionals, manage deviations and events, and drive process improvements aligned with global Quality initiatives. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, CMO partners and corporate QA teams to ensure timely and compliant product release. This is a key leadership position with direct impact on patient safety, product availability, and the site’s operational performance.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, supervise, coach and support a QA Release team of ~10 employees
Plan, coordinate and monitor batch file review activities
Ensure engagement, development and well‑being within the team
Manage and control finished product release for sterile drugs and medical devices
Review and approve deviations/events linked to the manufacturing process
Monitor and continuously improve release performance and associated KPIs
Prepare and present KPI results to site leadership, regional and global Quality teams
Serve as the QA Release representative for interactions with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMOs/3rd parties, Product Development, Corporate QA
Ensure efficient and compliant communication across departments
Ensure updates of quality documentation, SOPs and quality agreements
Support internal & external audits (auditor and auditee roles)
Contribute to quality training initiatives, including GMP awareness and training sessions
Lead release process improvements locally and implement global initiatives
Participate actively in Enterprise Management Systems (EMS), 6S, and improvement projects
Requirements:
Degree in Science or Engineering
an advanced degree is preferred
Proven experience in a similar QA Release or QA leadership role
Demonstrated experience in people management
Experience with GMP requirements (EU GMP, EudraLex Volume 4) and medical device regulations
Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance expectations and release processes
QP delegate experience/training is an asset
Strong analytical mindset and structured problem‑solving approach
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
Strong organizational skills and sense of ownership
Fluency in French and working knowledge of English (required)