As a Qualified Person (QP), you hold the final responsibility for certifying and releasing medicines, ensuring they meet strict regulatory standards before reaching the market and patients in need. Your expertise guarantees compliance, safety, and trust in every batch produced by Abacus.

This role is vital for patient safety —without a QP, medicines cannot be certified for market release.
If you're passionate about quality and making a real impact, we want you on our team!

Get a glimpse of our world
Our international team consists of colleagues not only in the Netherlands but also in Germany, Denmark and Hungary. You will be a part of dedicated team located in Alkmaar that mission is to protect public health and ensuring excellence at Abacus!

Are you ready to embark on this journey with us?
Your main responsibilities include:

Verify Batch Journals completeness before release
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Evaluate, approve, and archive manufacturing documentation & Batch Journals
Prevent distribution of non-compliant products
Release medicine batches for clinical use
Maintain and manage the quality management system
Ensure safe storage of Batch Journals & retention samples
(Co-)coordinate site inspections by authorities
Approve manufacturing & GMP documents
Conduct internal & external audits at contract manufacturers
Oversee and approve deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls

Fuel for your success in the role
We imagine that you have:

WO degree, in the field of pharmacy, medicine, veterinary medicine, chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and technology or biology (according to article 51 of the European Commission’s directive 2011/83/EC)
Required to have passed all the offered GMP and GDP courses
Fluent in both Dutch and English is essential
Experience in a Pharmaceutical Production environment is desirable
Minimum 6 months of GMP experience required for batch release eligibility
Dedicated to quality, continuous improvement, and excellence.
Basic knowledge of and experience with MS Office programs

What we offer:

A temporary position for 7 months (32-40 hours per week). We are open to freelancers;
Competitive salary and bonus system;
On a daily basis you will work from our office in Alkmaar, with the possibility of also working from home;
Attractive secondary employment benefits: 30 vacation days, travel allowance of €0.23 for the first 40 km, €3 daily home office allowance, pension scheme, and bicycle lease program;
Focus on your well-being with weekly on-site bootcamp sessions, free fruit, monthly chair massages, unlimited access to OpenUp, and enjoyable social events.

Would you like to know more about us?
If you want to apply for the position, please follow the link and attach your CV and cover letter. If you have any further questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager, Sander Griep, Head of Site QA NL & Principal QP on sander.griep@abacusmedicine.com.

Interested?
Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and get an insight into everyday life at Abacus Medicine. For job openings, check our Career page.

Moving Healthcare. Moving You.
In Abacus Medicine Group, you’ll experience the power of Moving Healthcare. With our change mindset, we're moving the industry and improving healthcare as we broaden access to medicine. But it's not just about moving healthcare, it's about Moving You. You’ll be part of a caring community of more than 1,300 people across the world. With us, you will be valued, empowered, and have a direct impact on driving change. Let's access the future of medicine and make a difference together. Your move.