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IMP Quality Manager (m/f/d)

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Industry
Pharmaceutical
Area
Quality Assurance (QA)

Project info

  • Period
    07.07.2025 - 07.10.2025
  • Capacity
    from 90%
  • Daily rate
    780 - 1060€
  • Location
    Cologne, Germany
  • Language
    • German
      (Native)
  • Remote
    10 - 30%

Description

A large pharmaceutical company is looking for an IMP (Investigational Medicinal Product) Quality Manager to ensure GMP compliance and the quality of clinical trial materials.

  • Typical tasks in this role:**

  • Review and approval of manufacturing and batch records for drug substances and drug products.

  • Final quality release of clinical trial materials for use in studies.

  • Review and approval of GMP-related documents such as SOPs, validation reports, deviations, and change control requests.

  • Creation and maintenance of product-specific quality agreements with internal and external partners.

  • Support for production and QC departments on all GMP questions and quality topics.

  • Planning and execution of internal audits and support during regulatory inspections and external audits.

  • Management and monitoring of CAPA actions for sustainable problem resolution.

  • Relevant technologies, tools or methods:**

  • Quality management systems (QMS): Veeva Vault QMS, MasterControl, TrackWise, SAP QM.

  • Document management systems (DMS): Veeva Vault, OpenText Documentum.

  • ERP systems: SAP S/4HANA (especially QM module).

  • Laboratory information and management systems (LIMS).

  • Manufacturing execution systems (MES).

  • Methods: risk analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa), statistical process control (SPC).

  • Typical KPIs or success metrics:**

  • Batch release time: average time from production completion to final release (target: < X days).

  • Right-first-time rate: percentage of batches released without deviations or rework (target: > 95%).

  • CAPA effectiveness: reduction in repeat deviations after CAPA implementation (target: > 80%).

  • Audit performance: number of critical/major findings in internal and external audits (target: 0).

  • Deviation closure rate: percentage of deviations closed within the defined timeframe (target: > 90%).

  • Key challenges, risks or specifics:**

  • High complexity and variability due to the development of new molecules and processes in clinical phases.

  • Strict compliance with evolving GMP regulations (e.g., EU Annex 1 for sterile products).

  • Ensuring product quality and patient safety under high time pressure (time-to-market).

  • Managing interfaces between development, manufacturing, QC, and regulatory affairs.

  • Risk of supply chain interruptions for critical raw materials or services.

  • Ensuring data integrity in all quality-relevant systems.

  • Concrete deliverables ("Deliverables"):**

  • Released batches of clinical trial materials.

  • Approved master batch records and SOPs.

  • Completed and assessed deviation and change reports.

  • Audit and inspection reports with tracked action plans.

  • Valid quality agreements with all relevant partners.

  • Regular quality reports for management.

Requirements

  • Must-Haves:**

  • Degree in a scientific field (pharmacy, chemistry, biology, biotechnology).

  • At least 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment in the pharmaceutical industry (QA, QC, manufacturing).

  • Deep knowledge of cGMP requirements, especially for the manufacture and testing of (parenteral) clinical trial materials.

  • Experience in reviewing batch documentation and releasing pharmaceutical products.

  • Experience with quality systems (deviations, CAPA, change control).

  • Nice-to-Haves:**

  • Experience as a Qualified Person (QP) or equivalent qualification.

  • Certifications in quality management (e.g., DGQ/EOQ Quality Manager).

  • Experience with audits and regulatory inspections (e.g., Swissmedic, EMA, FDA).

  • Familiarity with Veeva Vault and SAP.

  • Personal qualities and mindset:**

  • Strong quality awareness and high attention to detail.

  • Excellent analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach.

  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills to liaise across departments.

  • Decisiveness and the ability to make sound risk assessments under pressure.

  • Team player with high self-responsibility and assertiveness.