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Galderma

Independent dermatology company delivering skincare therapies

Quality Control Investigations Specialist

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBaie-D'Urfe, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related scientific discipline is required.
  • At least 5 years of quality control experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated environment is required.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting out-of-specification, out-of-trend, deviation, and corrective and preventive action investigations is required, ideally including at least two years of such experience.
  • Knowledge of analytical techniques including high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, titrations, or spectroscopic analyses is required.
  • A good understanding of good manufacturing practices, data integrity, and quality risk-management principles is required.
  • Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written, is required.
  • The role requires scientific rigor, analytical ability, technical writing, attention to detail, prioritization, objectivity, and the ability to manage multiple investigations and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead investigations into out-of-specification results, out-of-trend results, atypical results, laboratory deviations, analytical errors, and equipment-related incidents.
  • Define investigation strategies, collect relevant facts and data, perform root-cause analyses, and assess potential impacts on batches, methods, products, and systems.
  • Write clear, complete, and scientifically sound investigation reports in accordance with applicable procedures.
  • Propose and track corrective and preventive actions, verify their effectiveness, and support their implementation within agreed timelines.
  • Collaborate with quality control analysts, laboratory supervisors, Quality Assurance, Production, Validation, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and other relevant functions.
  • Ensure investigations comply with good manufacturing practices, ALCOA+ data-integrity principles, and applicable quality procedures.
  • Participate in quality-risk assessments and identify recurring trends to prevent deviations from recurring.
  • Support regulatory inspections and internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and providing technical expertise.
  • Contribute to training laboratory personnel on investigation, documentation, and error-prevention practices.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of quality-control processes, documentation systems, and quality-performance indicators.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience conducting out-of-specification, out-of-trend, deviation, and corrective and preventive action investigations for at least two years is indicated as ideal.

About the Company

Galderma

Independent dermatology company delivering skincare therapies

Dermatology-focused company that develops and markets prescription and over-the-counter skincare products, plus injectable aesthetics and therapeutic dermatology treatments. Its products use scientific skin research combined with consumer insights to treat conditions, improve appearance, and support everyday skin health. It stands out as an independent dermatology specialist with a deep skin-science heritage and a footprint across prescription, OTC, and aesthetic medicines. Its goal is to be a global leader in science-based solutions for skin conditions, expanding across therapies, aesthetics, and skincare while funding ongoing innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Lausanne, Switzerland
Founded
1981

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