Quality Assurance Associate & Responsible Person for Controlled Products at Pharmaceutical Wholesale

Join the Quality Assurance Associate & Responsible Person for Controlled Products at Pharmaceutical Wholesale role at Perrigo Company plc.

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self‑Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self‑Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Description Overview

Join Perrigo, a global leader in self‑care, and take on a pivotal role in our pharmaceutical wholesale operations in Poland. As the Quality Assurance Associate & Responsible Person for Controlled Products at Pharmaceutical Wholesale, you will ensure compliance with GDP standards, Pharmaceutical Law, and Perrigos corporate procedures. This position combines quality assurance responsibilities with oversight of controlled substances, making it ideal for a licensed pharmacist who values precision, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

You’ll work in a dynamic wholesale environment, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity in the distribution of medicinal products.

Scope of the Role

As Responsible Person for Controlled Products

• Oversee the turnover of controlled medicinal products (psychotropic substances and narcotics) in line with legal requirements.
• Accept deliveries and manage distribution of controlled products.
• Maintain accurate records and fulfill reporting obligations.
• Develop and update procedures and instructions related to controlled products.
• Participate in suspension and withdrawal processes for controlled products.
• Ensure proper technical and sanitary conditions of wholesale premises.
• Support qualification of suppliers and recipients.
• Supervise disposal of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
• Act as the primary contact for Health Authorities on controlled product topics.
• Respond to internal and external queries regarding controlled products.

As Quality Assurance Associate

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System across Perrigo Poland & Baltics under QA Manager supervision.
• Create, review, and update controlled documents (SOPs, instructions).
• Support implementation of Good Distribution Practices at the wholesale site.
• Verify transport conditions and compliance.
• Participate in product suspension and withdrawal processes.
• Investigate deviations, non‑conformances, and manage CAPAs.
• Handle quality complaints, recalls, and product investigations.
• Assist with product reworks and relabeling according to SOPs.
• Support internal and external audits, including Health Authority inspections.
• Organize internal QA trainings for employees and 3PL partners.
• Prepare and submit reports to ZSMOPL.

Experience Required

Must‑have

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy and valid pharmaceutical license.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical wholesale or pharmacy setting.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).

Nice‑to‑have

• Previous experience as QA Associate or Responsible Person for controlled products.
• Solid knowledge of Pharmaceutical Law and GDP requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability and accuracy in execution.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in‑person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "Americas Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research Services, and Manufacturing