Cencora

Distributes medicines and supports patient care

Pharmacist

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAlkmaar, NetherlandsNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree in Pharmacy is required.
Valid and unrestricted registration in the relevant professional register, such as the BIG register or equivalent, is required.
At least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a regulated pharmaceutical environment is required.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, GDP and GMP guidelines is required.
Experience with Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance frameworks is required.
Experience working with audits and regulatory inspections is required.
Proven experience in validation of equipment and software is required.
Strong leadership and people management experience, including coaching and development, is required.
Experience in process improvement and organizational optimization is required.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate strategy into operational processes are required.
Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory frameworks is required.
Decision-making skills, including the ability to act in critical or urgent situations, are required.
High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are required.
The ability to influence and drive change within an organization is required.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Organizational awareness and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments are required.

Responsibilities

Ensure overall responsibility for pharmaceutical quality and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GDS standards.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
Monitor and enforce adherence to procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements across the organization.
Act as the primary contact for quality-related issues, including customer complaints and regulatory inquiries.
Approve validation, calibration, and deblistering protocols, as well as procedural deviations and changes.
Oversee and ensure proper handling of deviations, CAPAs, and recalls.
Authorize release of packaging processes, validated equipment, and repackaged medication.
Lead and support internal and external audits and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies.
Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to quality teams and the broader organization.
Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement mindset across all functions.
Evaluate product changes, risks, and impacts related to pharmaceutical properties and packaging.
Stop production and block products in case of quality risks.

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Responsibilities:

Ensure overall responsibility for pharmaceutical quality and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GDS standards
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
Monitor and enforce adherence to procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements across the organization
Act as the primary contact for quality-related issues, including customer complaints and regulatory inquiries
Approve validation, calibration, and deblistering protocols, as well as procedural deviations and changes
Oversee and ensure proper handling of deviations, CAPAs, and recalls
Authorize release of packaging processes, validated equipment, and repackaged medication
Lead and support internal and external audits and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies
Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to quality teams and broader organization
Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement mindset across all functions
Evaluate product changes, risks, and impacts related to pharmaceutical properties and packaging
Has authority to stop production and block products in case of quality risks

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy
Valid and unrestricted registration in the relevant professional register (e.g., BIG register or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within a regulated pharmaceutical environment
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, GDP and GMP guidelines
Experience with Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance frameworks
Experience working with audits and regulatory inspections
Proven experience in validation of equipment and software
Strong leadership and people management experience, including coaching and development
Experience in process improvement and organizational optimization
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into operational processes

Minimum Skills Required

Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory frameworks
Decision-making skills, including ability to act in critical or urgent situations
High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to influence and drive change within an organization
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Organizational awareness and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
Results-oriented mindset with focus on continuous improvement
Fluency in English (written and spoken)

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

About the Company

Cencora

Distributes medicines and supports patient care

Cencora buys and distributes medicines for pharmacies, hospitals and physician practices, while helping drug manufacturers bring treatments to patients. Its businesses combine wholesale supply networks with specialty distribution for complex therapies and services that support prescribing and patient access. Customers order medicines through its distribution systems, and its teams manage sourcing, storage and delivery alongside pharmacy operations and manufacturer support. It earns revenue from pharmaceutical sales and fees for logistics and healthcare services. The parent company was formed in 2001 through the merger that created AmerisourceBergen, adopted the Cencora name in 2023, and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Conshohocken, PA
Founded: 2001

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