• Perform batch certification and release in accordance with applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
• Ensure ongoing GMP compliance across manufacturing and quality operations.
• Review and manage deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and customer complaints.
• Support and participate in internal, external, and supplier audits.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Site Leadership teams.
• Lead interactions with regulatory authorities during inspections, including AIFA and other health authorities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance and influence decision-making to ensure an appropriate balance between operational requirements and compliance obligations.

• Valid AIFA Qualified Person Eligibility Certificate.
• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (CTF), or a related scientific discipline.
• Registration with the Order of Chemists or Pharmaceutical Chemists and Technologists (may be completed after joining the company).

• 7-10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing sites.
• Strong background in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, or Compliance functions.
• Proven experience managing supplier audits, deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and complaints.
• Experience within API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) environments is considered highly relevant and valuable.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across Quality, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and influencing capabilities.
• Pragmatic approach with strong compliance awareness.
• Flexibility, empathy, and sound judgment in complex situations.
• Confidence in managing regulatory inspections and establishing constructive relationships with inspectors.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken, enabling effective communication with European colleagues and international inspectors.

• Professional with approximately 2-3 years of experience as a Deputy Qualified Person and the potential to grow into a fully autonomous QP role.
• Willing to relocate to the Verona area; daily commuting from distant locations is not considered sustainable.
• Able to work effectively with senior stakeholders and plant leadership, balancing business objectives with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative, resilient, and capable of operating in a dynamic manufacturing environment while maintaining the highest quality standards.

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Benefits:

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

Collective Agreement Information (Italy):

In Italy, Ecolab applies the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Chemical Industry (CCNL Industria Chimica).