Specialist Global Distribution QA

Thoratec Switzerland GmbH

Basel

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Publication date:13 September 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Basel

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader enhancing lives at every stage. Join us for a dynamic role with growth potential in a supportive environment.

Tasks

Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards.
Support safe distribution of medical products across global markets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold quality systems.

Skills

Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field required.
Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills essential.
Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teamwork experience.

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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Abbott Established Pharmaceutical Division (EPD) is looking for a</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Specialist Global Distribution QA for its global Pharma Division Headquarter based in Allschwil- Basel.(This is a fixed-term, one-year assignment offered via a third-party vendor.)</div>Are you passionate about quality and compliance in pharmaceutical distribution? Do you thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment? If so, this role could be your next career move!What You’ll Do:As a key member of our Quality team, you’ll ensure our Allschwil site maintains its Pharmaceutical License and GDP authorization, while supporting the safe and compliant distribution of medicinal products, nutritional items, cosmetics, and medical devices across global markets.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Maintaining and improving the site’s Quality System (training, documentation, change control, deviations, audits)</li><li>Managing complaints, returns, and supporting market actions</li><li>Qualifying and monitoring logistics and distribution partners</li><li>Ensuring customer verification and maintaining the Approved Supplier List</li><li>Providing QA input into global distribution projects, including:<ul><li>Counterfeit prevention</li><li>Temperature monitoring and excursion management</li><li>Product transportation optimization</li><li>Serialization and aggregation</li><li>Supply chain validation</li><li>Material listing approvals</li></ul></li></ul>You’ll collaborate closely with teams across Supply Chain, Global QA, Master Data, and Product Protection to ensure compliance with GxP standards.What You Bring:<ul><li>A degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related scientific field</li><li>At least 1 year of experience in QA or operations within a pharmaceutical setting</li><li>Solid understanding of EU GMP/GDP and international standards (PIC/S, WHO, ICH)</li><li>Strong problem-solving and communication skills</li><li>A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally</li><li>Fluent English (additional languages are a plus)</li><li>Willingness to travel within Europe (approx. 10%)</li></ul>Why Join Us?At Abbott, you’ll be part of a global team that’s committed to improving lives through innovation and quality. You’ll work in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter.If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV (PDF format preferred). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.(If you want to upload several documents, don`t save in between uploading them to be able to do so. Once you save your uploads, you will not be able to add more documents)

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