Team Lead – Deviation & CAPA (Quality Assurance)

About the role

The Team Lead – Deviation & CAPA will head the Quality Assurance Compliance team, ensuring all operations meet cGMP, GDP, ISO and other regulatory standards. This senior position drives continuous improvement, oversees audits, and fosters a culture of quality across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily QA compliance activities and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Supervise review, investigation and closure of deviations, market complaints and CAPAs.
• Plan, coordinate and lead internal audits and prepare for regulatory inspections.
• Control SOPs, quality manuals and other regulated documents, ensuring Good Documentation Practices.
• Coach and develop the QA compliance team, delivering GMP and compliance training.
• Lead continuous‑improvement and risk‑management projects, applying data‑integrity principles (ALCOA+).
• Support environmental, health and safety initiatives in line with ISO 14001:2015.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a related field.
• 5–10 years of QA/Compliance experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or team‑lead role.
• Strong integrity, professionalism and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Required skills

• cGMP and GDP knowledge
• ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
• CAPA management
• Quality Management System (QMS) oversight
• ALCOA+ data‑integrity principles
• Audit planning and execution
• Document control and Good Documentation Practices

What we offer

• Leadership role in a global pharma/biotech environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
• Collaborative, cross‑functional work culture