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Quality Assurance Operations Specialist
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Baarle Nassau
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Salary Range: €44,100.00 - €81,900.00 Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite Location: Baarle Nassau, Netherlands We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Operations Specialist to join our team in Baarle-Nassau, Netherlands. This role supports a 24/7 shift-based operation, so candidates must be comfortable working assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays as required. The Quality Assurance Operations Specialist provides QA support for all shopfloor GMP-related activities. The primary focus of the role is to support the timely batch release process and related operational activities, ensuring that batches are released in accordance with regulatory requirements and the local quality system. Responsibilities range from material release and batch record review to deviation support and technical QA support, including activities such as calibrations and interventions Job Description Willingness and availability to work on shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, is required. Major Accountabilities: • Prepare and perform QA review of batch release documentation and support the Quality Responsible in the batch release process. • Provide on-site QA support for shopfloor GMP activities, including interventions, calibrations, and other operational activities. • Ensure compliant documentation lifecycle management, including review, approval, archiving, and control of paper-based and electronic records. • Review and release starting materials and incoming goods in accordance with applicable procedures and GMP requirements. • Review and approve quality-related documentation, including operational procedures, protocols, work instructions, and controlled documents. • Support deviation, OOS, OOT, OOE, and System Suitability Test failure investigations, including impact assessments, follow-up, and timely closure. • Support CAPA, action, change control, internal audit, and Health Authority inspection readiness activities, ensuring timely execution of defined actions. Obligatory requirements: • Education : MBO or HBO level, preferably in a scientific, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related field. • Solid knowledge of GMP quality systems. • Basic knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements. • Strong affinity with and awareness of quality topics. • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail. • Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders. • Demonstrates an appropriate sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic operational environment. • Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Desirable requirements: • Experience with radiation, PET or radiopharmaceuticals is highly valued. Benefits & Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €44,100 to €81,900. The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. Pay equity is a fundamental princi