Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Acino, a pharmaceutical company operating across the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for its Dubai location. The role focuses on ensuring GMP‑compliant documentation, audit management and batch release activities within a fast‑moving, dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage document issuance, storage, retention and destruction according to defined procedures and GMP requirements.
• Prepare and train staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain audit documentation, respond to regulatory and customer audit findings, and implement CAPA actions.
• Review batch records, master documents and monthly batch release activities to ensure cGMP adherence.
• Monitor manufacturing, packing and warehouse operations for compliance with GMP and EHS policies.
• Participate in technology transfer, process validation, cleaning validation, hold‑time studies and qualification activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Relevant experience in regulated pharmaceutical industry, including quality assurance, quality control or drug regulatory affairs.
• Experience with health‑authority inspections and third‑party audits.
• Ability to work in shifts and collaborate effectively within a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Data analysis
• Technical writing