About this TPM QA Manager role at Abbott
JOB DESCRIPTION:
QA Manager Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) – EMEA
Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a passion for pharmaceutical manufacturing, supplier quality, and continuous improvement?
We are looking for a QA Manager Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) to join our EMEA Quality organization. In this role, you will be responsible for managing quality activities across a portfolio of external manufacturing partners, ensuring products are manufactured in compliance with regulatory requirements and the highest quality standards.
What you'll do
As QA Manager TPM, you will act as the key quality partner for assigned third-party manufacturing sites across the EMEA region. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading quality oversight of external manufacturing partners (TPMs)
Driving continuous quality improvement initiatives and remediation plans
Managing quality performance monitoring, quality reviews, and supplier compliance
Leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments
Supporting GMP audits, regulatory inspections, and quality compliance activities
Reviewing and maintaining Quality Technical Agreements
Collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Science & Technology, and Commercial teams
Acting as QA Lead during product technology transfers, validation activities, and new product introductions (NPI)
What we're looking for
We are seeking a proactive and solution-oriented quality professional who enjoys working in a dynamic international environment.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
5–8 years of experience within Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Support, or Pharmaceutical Engineering
Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems
Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing, ideally including sterile, liquid, solid dosage forms, or APIs
Proven ability to manage stakeholders and work across multiple functions
Strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills
Leadership experience is considered an advantage
Why join us?
Work in an international EMEA role with broad exposure to manufacturing sites and stakeholders
Drive meaningful quality improvements that directly impact patient safety and product quality
Collaborate with diverse teams across Quality, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical functions
Take ownership of strategic quality initiatives and technology transfer projects
Sounds interesting?
We are conducting recruitment on an ongoing basis and will close the process as soon as the right candidate is found. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible following the link above.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
Netherlands > Weesp : WHS 02
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
