Remedica is a globally active EU-based pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Cyprus and present in more than 110 countries. Founded in 1980, the company has evolved into a trusted generics CDMO and dossier development partner for pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Remedica combines development expertise, EU-based manufacturing capabilities, regulatory know-how and a strong quality culture to deliver competitive, high-quality medicines. Its portfolio includes over 300 products across key therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, oncology, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, central nervous system, alimentary tract, genito-urinary and musculoskeletal treatments.
Over the last few years, Remedica went through a massive transformational program from a locally recognised reputable company to a global player, respected by its distributors, partners, and clients. The investments into the factories, R&D equipment, new facilities, implementation of best-in-class software, and people development are the baselines for Remedica's success in the future.
The QC Planning Officer is responsible for the oversight of QC Laboratory Planning and Scheduling within the QC laboratories. The role works closely with the Production Planning function to coordinate activities and ensure efficient and effective laboratory scheduling, including cross-site harmonization of planning and scheduling processes, while meeting business and production deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and organize the daily Quality Control analysis schedule according to Quality Control, Production, Sales Departments’ and/or any other needs.
- Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delays.
- Plan the schedule for the completion of each assigned task, in a timely and well-organized manner to increase efficiency and productivity and to minimize running cost of the lab, ie, waste of working time, maximum equipment and staff utilization, etc.
- Combine analyses between the units when needed to increase overall effectiveness (synergies).
- Monitor the intended raw materials receiving.
- Determine labour, equipment and any other required resources needed to cover the workload.
- Ensure that all components required for supporting the laboratory plans and schedules are on site.
- Schedule shifts according to the needs.
- Monitor analytical workflow to ensure timely completion.
- Update / monitor the received samples, due for analysis.
- Prepare and submit status and performance reports.
- Maintain departmental databases such as the Pending Orders Report, ensuring they are updated, organized, and executed.
- Monitor export plans in order to formulate analysis schedules that support timely product release and shipment.
- Create and modify QC schedules in a prompt manner as needed, ensuring the timely completion of analysis.
- Collaborate with the Senior Analysts and Supervisors for scheduled analysis and relevant results, OOS, deviations and any other issue relevant to the field of work.
- Plan and organize the daily Quality Control analysis schedule according to Quality Control, Production, Sales Departments’ and/or any other needs.
- Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delays.
- Plan the schedule for the completion of each assigned task, in a timely and well-organized manner to increase efficiency and productivity and to minimize running cost of the lab, ie, waste of working time, maximum equipment and staff utilization, etc.
- Combine analyses between the units when needed to increase overall effectiveness (synergies).
- Monitor the intended raw materials receiving.
- Determine labour, equipment and any other required resources needed to cover the workload.
- Ensure that all components required for supporting the laboratory plans and schedules are on site.
- Schedule shifts according to the needs.
- Monitor analytical workflow to ensure timely completion.
- Update / monitor the received samples, due for analysis.
- Prepare and submit status and performance reports.
- Maintain departmental databases such as the Pending Orders Report, ensuring they are updated, organized, and executed.
- Monitor export plans in order to formulate analysis schedules that support timely product release and shipment.
- Create and modify QC schedules in a prompt manner as needed, ensuring the timely completion of analysis.
- Collaborate with the Senior Analysts and Supervisors for scheduled analysis and relevant results, OOS, deviations and any other issue relevant to the field of work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field is preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in a laboratory, quality control, or planning/scheduling role within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
- Strong coordination and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with multiple departments and different levels of seniority.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate schedules, priorities, and issues.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, prioritization, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good knowledge of Greek and English (written and spoken).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel).
- Experience with planning and scheduling tools is an advantage.
Why Join Remedica?
At Remedica, we offer a competitive compensation package, including 14 salaries, a provident fund, and a range of additional benefits to support your personal and professional growth. Join our team and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Remedica, we are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and work of equal value. To support this commitment, roles are evaluated using a structured, gender‑neutral job evaluation framework, which objectively assesses the knowledge, skills, responsibilities, effort, and working conditions associated with each role. This approach helps ensure fair, transparent, and consistent outcomes across the organization.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.