Freelance QA Specialist (Batch Verification)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Freelance QA Specialist to support the Lead Qualified Person in ensuring that every batch produced complies with the applicable legislation and Marketing Authorization requirements. The role is part‑time (2 days per week) and based in Limburg, with a 12‑month contract that may be extended.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Quality Management System to maintain cGMP standards.
• Support cGMP improvement initiatives and monitor change requests, customer complaints, deviations, incidents, and CAPA plans.
• Provide guidance on deviation handling and CAPA implementation, and review and approve investigation reports.
• Verify batch documentation, including batch records and analytical records, and ensure their integrity.
• Prepare and finalize Annual Product Reviews (APR) and Product Quality Reviews (PQR) on schedule.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects, reviewing validation documentation and reporting progress to Qualified Persons.
• Lead structured problem‑solving activities and deliver training to colleagues.
• Support customer audits and regulatory inspections.

Required profile

• Master’s degree, Industrial Pharmacist qualification or equivalent (e.g., Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering).
• 3–5 years of solid QA experience in pharmaceutical or food manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of international cGMP guidelines and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Strong sense of ownership, integrity and solution‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• cGMP compliance
• CAPA management
• Batch record and analytical record review
• Validation documentation review
• Product Quality Review (PQR) and Annual Product Review (APR) preparation

What we offer

• Freelance contract with the possibility of extension.
• Part‑time schedule (2 days onsite per week).