QRIOS Life Science is now looking for a Quality Release Manager for a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca. Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines! Welcome to External Quality (EQ), a global Quality organization within AZ Operations where the community is vibrant, and we never stop developing. We are now looking for a Quality Release Manager in the release team to help us manage release from external suppliers. This is a place where you will feel included in the conversation, where every voice is heard and makes a difference. About the position As a Quality Release Manager you will be accountable for product release for products manufactured by AZ external contract manufacturers, quality system element governance, change control, SOP management, and quality risk management. Additionally under your responsibility will be the maintenance of quality data and records in relevant quality management support systems. Your role will also involve facilitating process and system improvements and supporting audits and inspection requests for sites as well as handle deviation investigations and quality issue management. You will collaborate with colleagues and customers across many countries and interact cross-functionally with supply chain, technical, regulatory and project teams in AZ. Your profile Essentials for the role. • Masters degree in a science / technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering. • Minimum 2 yrs experience in either the pharmaceutical operations environment or pharmaceutical Quality Assurance role • Minimum 2 yrs demonstrated experience of release processes, the quality event process, change control process • Strong demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems and the pharmaceutical supply chain environment. • Excellent oral and written communication skills [English and local language(s)] • Strong problem solving skills • Strong negotiating/influencing skills • Ability to work independently under their own initiative • Ability to be in the office in Gärtuna, minimum 3 days/week Desirable for the role • Experience working in a PCO/PET organization or Lean/Six Sigma training • Multi-site / multi-functional experience About the organisation QRIOS Life Science can offer several opportunities for skilled people with a background in biochemistry, chemical engineering or science. We work with Sweden’s leading pharmaceutical and life science companies. So whether you’re interested in research, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, environmental and quality control, sales and marketing, or just want a career change, we have the job for you. Working as a consultant suits whoever wants to get a lot of experience in a short period of time. We offer you the chance to work with well-known brands at renowned companies where you can develop your skills. If you’re looking for a world of exciting assignments and new contacts, you’ll like being a consultant. About Astra Zeneca: AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies - at AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.