Manager Global Quality Operations Non Pharma

Manager Global Quality Operations – Non Pharma

Location: Sant Just Desvern (Barcelona), Spain

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent

The Manager Global Quality Operations – Non Pharma is responsible for ensuring timely and compliant release of non‑pharma products across STADA markets. This role guarantees that batches meet the STADA quality standards and are released on schedule, enabling reliable supply to all STADA affiliates.

This role also ensures that quality standards are set for procedures related to non‑pharma products, and requires strong cross‑functional collaboration with internal manufacturing sites, Contract Manufacturing Organizations, and affiliates, while maintaining adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

ABOUT US

At STADA, we pursue the purpose of “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner.” All our decisions and actions are driven by our purpose, vision, and values. With our broad portfolio spanning Generics, Consumer Healthcare, and Specialties, we provide patients, physicians, and pharmacists with a wide range of therapeutic options. Around 13,000 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility, and One STADA to achieve our ambitious goals and shape a successful future for our company. We continuously expand our objectives in line with our ambition and achieve them with passion, commitment, and a growth mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure timely batch release to maintain uninterrupted supply of high‑quality products across all affiliates.
• Oversee EU batch release processes for products manufactured internally and externally, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate deviations (including transport‑related) and define appropriate CAPAs, making final decisions on batch disposition.
• Approve non‑pharma products (food supplements, cosmetics, medical devices, promotional and packaging materials) and sign certificates of analysis.
• Manage deviations, non‑conformances, CAPAs, and ETMs within the quality management system (EQMS).
• Lead change management activities for existing non‑pharma products (Change Control, MOC).
• Develop, update, and implement global standards, SOPs, and QMS frameworks to ensure compliance with current regulations.
• Drive process excellence through continuous improvement, regulatory impact assessment, and optimization initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to global projects, including product launches, audits, integrations, and quality workstreams.
• Oversee KPIs, reporting, training, audits, and supplier qualification to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Chemistry or a comparable qualification, with relevant experience in food supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices.
• Proven experience in Quality Management within regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements for food supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Team‑oriented, self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑driven, with a high level of integrity and agility.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong SAP knowledge.

EEO STATEMENT

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.

STADA offers a competitive environment for personal and professional development in a growing company full of opportunities. Our future project requires dynamic and proactive professionals, capable of adding value in a changing environment.