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Cencora

Distributes medicines and supports patient care

Quality Specialist

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePrague, Czechia

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in pharmacy, chemistry, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or another relevant scientific field, or comparable relevant experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with documentation and records.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential quality issues and support corrective actions.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several quality-related activities and priorities.
  • A responsible and proactive approach, with the confidence to raise potential compliance or quality concerns.
  • Good command of English, both written and spoken, for working with quality documentation and communicating in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work under the supervision of the Qualified Person responsible for the relevant Distribution Centre.
  • Support the Qualified Person in maintaining the Good Distribution Practice system and the overall Quality Assurance system.
  • Monitor compliance with current Good Distribution Practice procedures and Standard Operating Procedures across the Distribution Centre.
  • Regularly inspect storage areas to ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice requirements, including sanitation and pest-control standards.
  • Participate in monthly internal inspections and support the preparation of inspection records and follow-up of corrective actions.
  • Prepare employee training materials in line with the internal training plan and schedule, and support the maintenance of accurate training records.
  • Review temperature monitoring records and measuring devices, evaluate temperature trends, and prepare monthly documentation for archiving.
  • Work closely with the Receiving Department and the Qualified Person to review certificates and prepare documentation required for the release of products for distribution.
  • Participate in the handling of customer and product complaints and prepare relevant supporting documentation in cooperation with the Complaints Department and the Qualified Person.
  • Support the management of medicinal product recalls, including preparation of documentation and communication with relevant stakeholders, operational teams, and customers as instructed by the Qualified Person.
  • Support the Qualified Person in the investigation and resolution of quality-related complaints.
  • Assist with monitoring the storage, handling, and record-keeping of controlled substances.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date Good Distribution Practice and Quality documentation in cooperation with the Qualified Person.
  • Participate in quality audits conducted by contractors and regulatory authorities.
  • Prepare supporting documentation for audits and assist in defining, implementing, and monitoring corrective actions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in Quality Assurance, pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare, logistics, or another regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and quality management principles.
  • Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures, controlled documentation, audits, inspections, deviations, complaints, corrective and preventive actions, or other quality processes.

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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