Job Description
Job Title:  Senior QA Shopfloor Oversight Scientist
Job Location (Short):  Cyprus, Limassol
Req ID:  1088

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.

 

Job Description: 

 

We are looking for:

A Senior QA Shopfloor Oversight Scientist to maintain a high-visibility, Quality Assurance presence on the shopfloor, ensuring real-time compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), data integrity principles, and internal procedures within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role provides independent oversight of manufacturing and packaging operations, proactively identifies risks, supports immediate corrective actions, and contributes to a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous inspection readiness.

 

As a Senior QA Shopfloor Oversight Scientist you will be responsible for:

  • Maintain continuous and visible QA presence within manufacturing and packaging areas.
  • Provide real-time oversight of operations.
  • Independently assess compliance of production activities with GMP requirements.
  • Act as a key QA representative within operational areas.
  • Perform systematic rotation across production suites to ensure comprehensive QA coverage.
  • Monitor all stages of manufacturing, including dispensing, granulation, compression, coating, and packaging.
  • Ensure consistent application of GMP standards across all production areas
  • Perform in-depth QA oversight of:
    • Line clearance activities
    • Batch manufacturing and packaging operations
    • Adherence to SOPs and GMP requirements
  • Identify, assess, and document deviations, non-compliance, and risks.
  • Initiate and support immediate corrective actions in collaboration with Production and QA teams.
  • Escalate critical issues to QA management where required.
  • Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ principles in all shopfloor documentation practices.
  • Review batch records, logbooks, and real-time entries for accuracy and completeness.
  • Identify and address data integrity risks, ensuring timely correction and escalation.
  • Apply risk-based thinking to identify potential quality and compliance issues.
  • Provide on-the-spot guidance to production teams to prevent deviations.
  • Support QA decision-making through timely and accurate reporting of observations.
  • Work closely with Production, Quality Control, and Engineering teams to ensure compliant execution of operations.
  • Provide expert guidance on GMP and documentation practices.
  • Maintain QA independence while fostering a collaborative and solution-oriented environment.
  • Prepare structured daily reports including:
  • Scope of Activities
    · Areas visited
    · Personnel engaged
    · Products and batch numbers observed
    · Manufacturing steps reviewed
  • Observations
    · GMP compliance findings
    · Data integrity observations
    · Identified risks or deviations
  • Actions Taken
    · Immediate corrections implemented
    · Escalations and follow-up actions
  • Inspection Readiness
    · Ensure reports are clear, detailed, and suitable for regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA,EMA)
  • Identify recurring issues and support root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to GMP compliance.
  • Support maintaining a constant state of inspection readiness within manufacturing operations.
  • Provide on-the-floor coaching and guidance to production personnel on GMP and data integrity.
  • Support training initiatives to strengthen compliance awareness across the shopfloor.

 

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related Life Sciences field is required.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience in QA operations or shopfloor oversight is required.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of EU GMP requirements and data integrity principles (ALCOA+).
  • Ability to work independently and make risk-based decisions.
  • Strong observational and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of integrity and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
  • Familiarity with quality systems and documentation tools. 
  • Good knowledge of Greek and English

 

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.