Junior QA Specialist

Santen

Company Description

Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.   

Job Description

Santen Oy’s Quality Assurance team is part of the Santen EMEA organization. Our team is in Tampere, and we are responsible for overseeing the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance at Santen EMEA’s contract manufacturers and ensuring that the local Good Distribution Practice (GDP) operations adhere to GMP and GDP guidelines. Our policy is to operate in accordance with GMP and GDP standards.

As a Junior QA Specialist, your mission is to support batch release process, assist with Qualified Person (QP) work at the Tampere facility, and support the EMEA quality organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To review the release documents from Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) product lots and checking variable data and artworks of the finished product batch
  • To record the inspections in SAP
  • To inspect the incoming goods documentation for medicinal products shipments to Tamro to Finnish market and provide GDP release by Santen to Tamro.
  • To inspect the incoming goods documentation for medical devices shipments to Tamro to Finnish market and provide GDP release by Santen to Tamro.
  • To prepare bilingual documents required for batch release
  • To provide support (admin or other tasks) to other EMEA Quality teams and to participate to cross-functional projects or initiatives, as needed
  • To organize Oy quality review meetings

Qualifications

What We Expect From You: To excel in this position, we expect you to have Bachelor degree, e.g., in chemistry, technology, or life science, and advanced experience using Microsoft Office tools. You should be meticulous, flexible, and cooperative, with the ability to work well within a team. The tasks will require working at the Tampere office regularly. 

Proficiency in both English and Finnish, in written and spoken forms, is required. A desire to learn and openness to new experiences are essential. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a related area and knowledge of quality management systems are advantageous for this position.

What We Offer: Being part of an international pharmaceutical company means you’ll also be part of a convenient and local work community. Our office in Tampere is centrally located, close to delicious lunch options and public transportation. We support your interests in culture, physical exercise, and wellbeing by offering a specific amount for your use via ePassi.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop and learn in an international atmosphere with supportive colleagues. We are Great Place to Work-certificated, and in year 2024 we got also the ‘’Best Workplace’’ recognition.

With ePassi, office snacks, and various events, you can achieve a balanced life working as a specialist with us. These benefits also help new employees to integrate and become part of our community.

Additional Information

Interested? Please send your application and CV including your salary request, via the system's apply portal, by 5th of May 2024. We review applications during the application period.

Contact Information:

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Minna Järvinen, QA Manager:

  • Tel: +358 44 5303293
  • Available during the following hours:
  • Friday, April 12th: 12.00 to 14.00
  • Tuesday, April 16th: 11.00 to 13.00
  • Tuesday, April 23rd: 13.00 to 15.00

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you soon!

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