Quality Assurance Release Officer

Salary Range: €34,700.00 - €64,400.00   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Barcelona, Spain. This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. The QA Release Officer ensures that commercial medicinal products placed on the market comply with manufacturing, testing, and distribution requirements in accordance with current legislation and internal procedures, as well as with the conditions established in the Marketing Authorization for the medicinal product issued by the Health Authorities. Responsible for the review of samples and related documentation. Responsible for Release for Distribution.   Job Description Major Accountabilities: • Managing Quality aspects and projects within the area of responsibility. • Ensuring and supporting overall GxP compliance and compliance with Novartis Quality Management Systems. • Performing batch documentation review prior to release by the QP. • Initiating and obtaining the EU Batch Certificate for centrally authorized products. • Assessing the transport of commercial medicinal products and evaluating cases involving temperature excursions. • Managing and prioritizing urgent requests and releases. • Managing the reconditioning of commercial batches in compliance with GMPs. • Ensuring the implementation of SLC in collaboration with Supply, DRA, and other related departments. • Reporting and following up on monthly indicators, as well as managing the documentation archive and sample archive. Obligatory Requirements : • Degree in Health Sciences. • 1+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control. • Strong knowledge of GMPs and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. • Native Spanish and good level of English. Rewards   At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.  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 a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.  Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:  • Spain: EUR 34,700 – 64,400  The 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. Further details will be provided during the application process.   Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.  Read our  brochure  to learn more about our global total rewards offering:  https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf    Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.   Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:   Novartis is committed to building an outstanding