Vacant job

Job Description

Do you enjoy problem-solving? Are you willing to make decisions? Do you want to contribute to the quality assurance of our medicines?

At AstraZeneca Campus Södertälje, we meet in innovative and high-tech environments to manufacture medicines that change lives. This is the place for you if you are driven, take personal responsibility, and are motivated by new challenges and endless opportunities. To build on our shared responsibility to make a difference for people, the environment, and society. Quality control is part of the flow for all our products. The mission of the quality organization is to work together with the manufacturing units within Sweden Operations in Södertälje, AstraZeneca's largest production unit, to ensure that our patients receive a safe and effective medicine at a reasonable cost.

We are now looking for someone who wants to work as a consultant with us at Randstad Life Sciences in the role of Quality Assurance Associate within AstraZeneca's quality organization in QA OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) Formulation, a global launch site for tablets and capsules. The assignment starts as soon as possible.

Your Role

You will work closely with the exciting and dynamic production and be “where it happens.” Daily, you will participate in cross-functional discussions at the production line and make balanced decisions on how production should proceed based on quality aspects. Approving protocols from manufacturing and thus being responsible for ensuring that our products meet the right quality and fulfill set requirements is also part of your daily routine. The role involves investigative work where you use your logical thinking to reach decisions. The work is independent and the tasks are broad, you have great opportunities for personal learning, and as a representative for your area, courage, commitment, determination, and integrity are needed. Within QA OSD, we also participate in various projects such as New Product Introduction (NPI), investment projects for new equipment and Tech Transfer, as well as projects related to external customers, registrations, launches, and various improvement efforts. We have close collaboration within our groups and with production as well as with other support functions such as quality control, process technology, and maintenance, therefore high demands are placed on flexibility and good communication skills. Your position may be challenged, and you need to be able to justify your decisions well with both conviction and humility.

What Competencies Are We Looking For?

• A scientific university or college degree of at least 4 years. Educational focus can be e.g., a master's degree in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences, or a pharmacy degree.

• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing according to applicable regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

• Experience in manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance of medicines, regulatory inspections, or validation/qualification is an advantage.

• Knowledge of LEAN is beneficial.

• We prefer candidates with an interest in technology, systems, and processes.

To succeed in this role, you need to be a driven, solution-oriented person who enjoys making changes – big or small. You thrive in a large network, can meet various customer needs while prioritizing your own work. You have the ability to communicate well, in a trustworthy manner, and handle many interfaces and sometimes tough decisions with commitment and integrity. Your drive and ability to work both meticulously and structured even at a high pace will help you succeed.

As a consultant at Randstad Life Sciences, we are your employer, but you will have your daily workplace at one of our clients. Your consultant manager is always close at hand, both during and between assignments, to help you develop your career in the direction you dream of. As a consultant with us, you will receive a competitive salary, benefits, and collectively agreed terms. We are responsive to your wishes regarding assignments and tasks, and with our broad client portfolio in Mälardalen, we will together adapt your continued career based on your skills, experience, and ambition. At Randstad Life Sciences, we offer an opportunity for you to develop your skills and/or take additional leave after you have been with us for a while. You will be part of a larger consulting team within Life Sciences and have the opportunity to broaden your network and gain valuable experience from different workplaces.

Application.

Welcome with your application by 2025-03-28 by sending your CV in English. Selection and interviews will be ongoing. We do not accept applications via e-mail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional discussions at the production line.
• Approve protocols from manufacturing, ensuring our products meet the right quality and fulfill set requirements.
• Investigative work.
• Participate in various projects and improvement efforts.
• Collaboration within groups and with production as well as other support functions.

Qualifications

• A scientific university or college degree of at least 4 years.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing according to applicable regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

About the Company

Randstad

At Randstad, we know that everyone has a place in the labor market. With operations across the country and in all areas of expertise, we help people find a job that feels good, where they can grow, develop, and reach their full potential.

With nearly 600,000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is a world leader in HR services, aiming to become the world's leading and most appreciated partner in the labor market. By combining our passion for people with the power of today's technology, we help people and companies achieve their full potential. We call it Human Forward.