Quality supply manager

Job description

At Randstad Life Sciences, we are proud to offer you the chance to contribute to one of the most innovative and impactful pharmaceutical companies in the world – AstraZeneca. We are currently looking for a GST Quality Lead to join our consultant team on assignment within AstraZeneca’s External Quality (EQ) organization.

This is more than a typical quality role – it’s your opportunity to join a high-performing, fast-moving operations environment where scientific excellence meets continuous innovation. Join an environment driven by a commitment to excellence, where the mindset is: good can always be better. At AstraZeneca, risk is anticipated through science and evidence, and every step forward is made with patients in mind. In the heart of Operations, the ambition is bold – to deliver more medicines to patients, faster and more affordably. Backed by strong leadership and clear direction, you’ll be empowered to challenge norms, think creatively, and make a real impact.

About the Assignment:

As a GST Quality Lead, you will be embedded in AstraZeneca’s External Quality (EQ) organization, which oversees all GMP-related quality matters for outsourced activities – including the manufacturing of APIs, drug products, devices, and materials.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end Quality oversight of selected Brand Supply Chains within EQ, in close collaboration with Global Supply Chain (GSC) and External Sourcing & Manufacturing (ESM). Your work will support the full lifecycle of externally sourced products, ensuring Quality excellence from supplier to customer or AstraZeneca site.

Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as the main Quality contact for AZ Marketing Companies, alliance partners, and third-party customers.
• Leading or supporting Issue Management Teams (IMTs) in the resolution of quality issues.
• Ensuring alignment with established Quality Assurance Agreements and frameworks.
• Supporting Quality Directors and providing governance-level input into product supply strategies.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in a scientific/technical field (e.g. Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering) or equivalent professional experience
• Broad experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance or manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of cGMP, Quality Systems, and global pharma supply chain standards
• Leadership skills and the ability to act as a key Quality voice across functions and geographies
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to work independently and manage cross-functional quality initiatives

Desirable:

• Background in a PCO organization or formal Lean/Six Sigma training
• Experience working across multiple sites or functions
• Advanced degree in QA, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific field

At Randstad Life Sciences, we specialize in matching life science professionals with top-tier consulting opportunities at leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Through us, you’ll be part of a professional network where your expertise is valued, and your development is supported.

Join us and contribute to life-changing medicines at AstraZeneca, in a role where your quality expertise truly makes a difference.

Apply today, but latest 10th of june– we look forward to connecting with you!

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as the main Quality contact for AZ Marketing Companies, alliance partners, and third-party customers.
• Leading or supporting Issue Management Teams (IMTs) in the resolution of quality issues.
• Ensuring alignment with established Quality Assurance Agreements and frameworks.
• Supporting Quality Directors and providing governance-level input into product supply strategies.

Qualifications

Essentials

• Bachelor’s degree in a science / technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering or relevant experience

• Proven broad experience in either the pharmaceutical operations environment or pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

• Strong demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems and the pharmaceutical supply chain environment including strong understanding of industry standards such as Pharmacopeia, ISO standards, etc.

• At the highest level, demonstrated leadership capability and interpersonal skills to serve as the Quality leader for Brand Supply Chain(s)

• Strong problem solving and negotiating/influencing skills. Ability to work independently and excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. As is demonstrated experience working cross-functionally and managing significant improvement initiatives (e.g. project management skills)

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a PCO organisation or Lean/Six Sigma training

• Multi-site / multi-functional experience

• Shown experience in Quality Assurance or combination of Quality and Technical

• Master’s degree in QA Regulatory Affairs or other advanced scientific field

About the company

Randstad

At Randstad, we see the possible in people. With business all over Sweden and in all areas of expertise, we help people find work that feels good, where they get the opportunity to develop and realize their true potential.

With close to 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued working life partner. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call it Human Forward.