Senior Quality Control Analyst

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Job Summary: Opportunity to work as a Microbiologist, conducting risk assessments, overseeing environmental monitoring, and leading investigations of microbiological deviations. Key Highlights: 1. Leads investigations of microbiological deviations 2. Serves as the technical reference for the team 3. Focuses on mitigation of microbiological risks With a unique legacy in dermatology and decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the emerging leader in the dermatology category, present in approximately 90 countries. We offer an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium brands and services covering the entire spectrum of the rapidly growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Care, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our founding in 1981, we have dedicated our attention and passion to the body’s largest organ — the skin — meeting the individual needs of consumers and patients with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we live in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. We seek individuals who focus on delivering results, embrace learning, and bring positive energy. They must combine initiative with a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about making a meaningful difference for the consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals we serve every day. Our goal is to empower every employee and foster their personal growth, while ensuring business needs are met both now and in the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee. At Galderma, we actively give our teams compelling reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the world’s leading dermatology company. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create unparalleled, direct impact. **About Galderma** Galderma is the leading company in the dermatology category, present in approximately 90 countries. We provide an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium brands and services covering the entire spectrum of the rapidly growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermocosmetics, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our founding in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the body’s largest organ — the skin — meeting the individual needs of consumers and patients with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. We are advancing dermatology for every skin story, because we understand that the skin we live in shapes our life stories.' **Working at Galderma** At Galderma, you will have the ultimate opportunity to gain transformative work experiences. We are committed to meeting the individual needs of consumers and patients with superior outcomes, in partnership with healthcare professionals. Within our company, we embrace differences and respect diversity, privacy, and the personal rights of every employee. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. We take pride in our dedication to diversity and inclusion and want to ensure that those with whom we do business know, share, and respect our standards. If you seek to put your ideas into practice, make a difference, and fulfill your purpose, this is where you belong. **Opportunity – Key Responsibilities** **What You Will Do:** * Conduct applied microbiological risk assessments for manufacturing processes, utilities, personnel and material flows, considering impacts on the final product. * Perform, verify, and validate microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, water, air, and surfaces according to pharmacopoeial standards and applicable regulations. * Supervise the environmental monitoring program, evaluating microbiological trends and proposing preventive actions. * Continuously assess the effectiveness of sanitization, hygiene, and environmental control practices. * Participate in multidisciplinary teams reviewing projects, processes, and changes, with a focus on mitigating microbiological risks. * Implement and reinforce Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the microbiology laboratory and related areas. * Deliver technical training on hygiene, behavior in classified areas, sanitization, and safe sample handling. * Lead investigations of microbiological deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, contaminations, and environmental failures. * Propose and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), evaluating their technical and regulatory effectiveness. * Support change control processes with a focus on microbiological impact assessment. * Serve as the technical reference for the team, supporting analysts in critical decisions and validations. * Participate in strategic planning for the department, proposing improvements and standardizations in microbiological procedures. * Support coordination in defining priorities, timelines, and technical strategies for the microbiology department. **Knowledge and Skills:** * Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices * Official Pharmacopoeial Methods * Computer literacy (Word, Excel) * Advanced knowledge of current regulations issued by regulatory agencies * Approx. 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry working in Microbiology. **Education:** Bachelor’s degree — Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering, with active professional registration Advanced English (desirable) **Additional Information** **BENEFITS:** * Meal and Food Allowance * Transportation Allowance/Charter Bus * Life Insurance * Medical Assistance * Dental Assistance * Daycare Assistance * Annual Bonus * Private Pension Plan * Pharmacy Network Agreement * Wellhub * Birthday Day Off * Paternity Leave – 30 days * Maternity Leave – 6 months * 100% subsidized company products