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About the Role

Do you want to work close to production where quality truly makes a difference? We are now seeking a Senior Quality Specialist for a consulting assignment with AstraZeneca in Södertälje (Snäckviken).

This is a consulting assignment via QRIOS Life Science and will be your initial assignment as a consultant with us. You will become an important part of ensuring quality in pharmaceutical production for one of our partners, while building experience and competence for future assignments within the QRIOS network.

The assignment is located in Södertälje (on-site) and is part of our operations in the Mälardalen region. We always take into account where you want to work, and our assignments are geographically clustered – you are not expected to commute across Sweden.

• Start: Immediate (April 2026)
• Assignment Duration: Until December 31, 2026
• Scope: Full-time, 100%
• Location: Södertälje (Snäckviken)
• Application Deadline: April 11, 2026
• Number of Positions: 1

Your Main Responsibilities

As a Senior Quality Specialist, you will work closely with production and be present where decisions are made – in real-time. You will become a key player in ensuring that products, processes, and decisions maintain the highest quality.

• Participate in daily cross-functional discussions at the production line
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation and batch records
• Make quality-related decisions linked to production
• Lead and participate in investigations of deviations and quality issues
• Collaborate with functions such as QC, process technology, and maintenance
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of quality processes

The work is independent and varied – you are expected to combine analytical sharpness with the courage to make decisions that make a difference.

Who Are You?

We are looking for someone with a strong scientific foundation and a natural drive to ensure quality in complex environments.

• University or college degree in natural sciences (minimum 4 years), e.g., Master of Science in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, or Pharmacist
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing according to GMP
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Merits:

• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, or production within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in validation/qualification or process technology
• Experience with regulatory inspections and improvement work
• Interest in or experience with digitalization
• Previous experience from AstraZeneca

As a person, you are solution-oriented, communicative, and confident in making decisions. You thrive in a dynamic environment where you can combine collaboration with personal responsibility – and where your voice makes a difference.

About the Business

You will be working with AstraZeneca, a global player in drug development and production, where the focus is on innovation, quality, and patient safety. Here, you will work in a high-performance environment with a strong focus on development and improvement.

About QRIOS Life Science

QRIOS is your reliable partner in the Life Science sector. We are experts in recruitment and consulting solutions for specialist and management roles within pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, chemical technology, and food technology. Our strength lies in the fact that our employees themselves have extensive experience from the industry, giving us a unique understanding of our clients' needs and challenges.

As a consultant at QRIOS, you get the opportunity to try different assignments, develop quickly, and build a broad network within Life Science. Together, we drive innovation and contribute to a better future.

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