Jr Gmp Specialist

Requisition ID: 69716
- Date: May 5, 2025
- Location: Kovin, Vojvodina, RS
- Department: Quality
- Description:
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

**Jr GMP Specialist**:
**Department: QA**

**Location: Kovin**

**Job Summary**:
In this role within Quality assurance department, you will be responsible for maintaining compliance with GMP standards and management of computerized systems, verified Excel Spreadsheets, electronic raw data, etc. This role will include the involvement in the Global Data Integrity program (DI) and local execution of the project plan. You will facilitate creation of local procedures on relevant DI and GMP topics and support all affected functions in their implementation (Computerized System Validations, Excel Spreadsheet verifications, Archiving of electronic raw data etc.).

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Assures local sites' compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Data Integrity (DI) standards within the organization.
- Supports all relevant functions as West´s local Subject Matter Expert (SME) on DI.
- Ensuring that the documentation in the laboratories follows cGMP standards and supports the Laboratories in the administration of the documents and electronic systems.
- Provides support regarding cGMP compliance during projects such as method validation, method transfer, instrument qualification and verification of Compendial Test Methods.
- Provides functional expertise and advice for proper calibration of analytical instruments, verification of Excel Spreadsheets, set-up of computerized systems, etc.
- The creation of local procedures on relevant DI topics and support all affected functions in their implementation (Computerized System Validations, Excel Spreadsheet verifications, Archiving of electronic raw data etc.).
- Supports all affected functions in bringing their systems and processes into compliance with GMP and DI principles and in maintaining that state.
- Deploys communication strategy for typical customer questions on DI (during audits), and educates the relevant functions accordingly (Quality, Laboratory, Operations).
- Training of West staff in DI and GMP relevant topics.
- Perform regular data audits of laboratory test results.
- Supports and guide QA continuous improvement projects.
- Works in compliance with the relevant procedures, ISO 9001 and ISO15378 requirements.
- Reports DI status to DI program manager and site QA manager.
- Undertakes additional duties as ordered by a superior.

**Your Profile**:

- Scientific bachelor’s degree - Technological, Chemical or other nature science faculty.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in a cGMP environment

**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- English spoken and written (high level).
- Detail-focused person
- Ability to work in a diverse, cross-functional team
- Following will be considered as an advantage:

- Experience at a similar position, preferably in medical, pharmaceutical or food processing industry
- Experience in Lab Instrumentation / IT Experience

**We Offer**:

- A dynamic international working environment.
- Excellent working conditions.
- Organized transport to and from Kovin for employees residing in Belgrade and Pancevo.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Access to a modern and comprehensive learning management system.
- A well-designed and equipped canteen providing cooked meals.
- A friendly and dynamic team that will support you from the outset.
- Private health insurance.
- A competitive salary package.

**20.05.2025.