Remedica is a leading pharmaceutical company located in Cyprus with pharmaceutical products being distributed in more than 140+ countries worldwide. Originally founded in 1980, it went through various development stages. Today Remedica is specialising in the development, production, and sale of high-quality, safe, and efficacious pharmaceutical products for human use. Our pharmaceutical range consists of a product portfolio of more than 300 generic, branded generic, and over-the-counter (OTC).
Over the last few years, Remedica went through a massive transformational program from a locally recognized 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.
We are looking for:
A QA Shopfloor Oversight Associate to maintain a high-visibility Quality Assurance presence on the shopfloor, ensuring real-time compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and data integrity standards within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
As a QA Shopfloor Oversight Associate you will:
- Maintain a continuous and visible presence within manufacturing and packaging areas.
- Spend the majority of working hours on the shopfloor rather than in office-based activities.
- Observe production activities in real time to ensure compliance with GMP.
- Engage with production personnel to promote quality awareness and compliance.
Rotational Oversight Across Production Areas
- Rotate regularly between different production suites (e.g., every 1–2 days).
- Ensure QA oversight across all manufacturing stages, including dispensing, granulation, compression, coating, and packaging.
- Monitor consistency of compliance practices across departments.
Real-Time GMP Compliance Monitoring
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- Perform on-the-floor QA oversight of:
- Line clearance activities
- Batch manufacturing and packaging operations
- Adherence to approved SOPs and GMP requirements
- Perform on-the-floor QA oversight of:
- Identify, document, and escalate deviations or non-compliance.
- Support immediate corrective actions in collaboration with production and QA teams.
Data Integrity Oversight (ALCOA+)
- Monitor documentation practices within batch records and logbooks.
- Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ principles:
- Attributable
- Legible
- Contemporaneous
- Original
- Accurate
- Identify data integrity risks and ensure timely correction and escalation.
Collaborative Shopfloor Support
- Work closely with production teams to support compliant execution of manufacturing activities.
- Provide guidance on GMP and documentation practices where required.
- Maintain QA independence while fostering a collaborative working environment.
Periodic QA Observation Reporting
Prepare structured daily reports including:
a. Scope of Activities
- Areas visited
- Personnel engaged
- Products and batch numbers observed
- Manufacturing steps reviewed
b. Observations
- GMP compliance observations
- Data integrity findings
- Deviations or potential risks identified
c. Actions Taken
- Immediate corrections implemented
- Escalations to QA management
d. Inspection Readiness
- Ensure reports are detailed, clear, and suitable for Health Authority inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA).
Continuous Improvement & Audit Readiness
- Identify recurring issues and support root cause investigations.
- Contribute to process improvements and strengthening of GMP practices.
- Support maintaining a constant state of audit readiness across manufacturing operations.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related Life Sciences field.
- Recent graduate or up to 1–2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with shopfloor operations and QA processes is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- English: fluent (written and spoken)
- Greek: fluent (written and spoken) 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.
