Quality Assurance Associate - AstraZeneca - Snäckviken - 12-Month Consulting Assignment

Quality Assurance Associate for QA Sterile - Sweden Operations

Your Role

Organizationally, you belong to a group of about 50 people who support sterile manufacturing both in Snäckviken and Gärtuna.

You work closely with the exciting and dynamic production and are present "where it happens". Daily, you participate in cross-functional discussions at the production line and make informed decisions on how production should proceed based on quality aspects. Approving protocols from manufacturing and thus being responsible for ensuring our products meet the right quality and comply with set requirements is also part of your daily routine.

The role often has an investigative character where you gather facts and use your logical thinking to reach decisions. The work is independent and the tasks are broad, giving you great opportunities for personal learning, and as a representative for your area, you need courage, commitment, determination, and integrity.

We have close collaboration within our groups as well as with other support functions such as quality control, microbiology leads, process engineering, and maintenance, which places high demands on flexibility and good communication skills. Your position may be challenged, and you need to be able to justify your decisions effectively with both conviction and humility.

What Competence Are We Looking For?

• Scientific university or college degree of at least 240 credits, including a course in microbiology of 7.5 credits.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Examples of education include a Master's degree in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceuticals, or a pharmacy degree. It is an advantage if your education meets the competency requirements for Expert in LVFS 2004:7.

Experience in manufacturing, microbiology, quality control, quality assurance of pharmaceuticals, regulatory inspections, or validation/qualification is also advantageous. Knowledge of LEAN is a plus. We appreciate an interest in technology, systems, and processes.

To succeed in this role, you are a positive and solution-oriented person who enjoys a large network and broad collaboration across different functions. You are skilled at seeing the big picture and switching between long and short deadlines. You have the ability to communicate effectively and credibly, managing the many interfaces and sometimes tough decisions with engagement and integrity.