Gr?nenthal GmbH
Department: Global Operations & Production
Job ID: 44716
Job Grade:
TEC12
Internal Posting Date:
16/07/2025
Professional|Permanent|Full-/ Part-time|On-Site
Our people in
Manufacturing & Global Operations
share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.
What the job looks like Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:
Lead and manage the Chemical Laboratory and QC support areas.
Ensure all Chemical Laboratory/QC Support activities comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices, corporate procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee and prioritize laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing, review, and release of incoming materials, in-process controls, finished products and stability.
Approve test methods, specifications, validation protocols, and reports in compliance with regulatory files.
Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and batch release documents.
Drive resource planning, laboratory budgeting, and performance management, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of KPIs in the Chemical Laboratory and QC Support areas.
Oversee laboratory safety standards, conduct regular safety reviews and ensuring compliance with EHS policies.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth in the Chemical Laboratory and QC support areas.
Responsible of QC Support activities like Equipment, purchase, inventory, and CSV management.
Responsible of the Quality management in QC (OOS, EVENT, DEV, CAPA, PQR, etc.)
What you’ll bring to the table To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:
Professional degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related careers.
Written and spoken English. Advanced level.
Written and spoken Spanish. Advanced level.
At least 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry in processes related to Quality Control.
At least 5 years in personnel supervision.
Experience in improvement and optimization processes.
Analytical criteria and decision maker capabilities
Desired experience/knowledge
QC experience in Analysis of Raw Materials and Pharmaceutical products.
Knowledge in GMP/GLP guidance
Regulatory Knowledge
QC Equipment management
Microsoft Office Software, Word, Excel, Power Point Outlook.
Ability to organize activities and work teams.
Knowledge of Administration and Management of Resources and Processes.
Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.
Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.
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Job ID: 44716
Job Grade:
TEC12
Internal Posting Date:
16/07/2025
Professional|Permanent|Full-/ Part-time|On-Site
Our people in
Manufacturing & Global Operations
share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.
What the job looks like Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:
Lead and manage the Chemical Laboratory and QC support areas.
Ensure all Chemical Laboratory/QC Support activities comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices, corporate procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee and prioritize laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing, review, and release of incoming materials, in-process controls, finished products and stability.
Approve test methods, specifications, validation protocols, and reports in compliance with regulatory files.
Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and batch release documents.
Drive resource planning, laboratory budgeting, and performance management, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of KPIs in the Chemical Laboratory and QC Support areas.
Oversee laboratory safety standards, conduct regular safety reviews and ensuring compliance with EHS policies.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth in the Chemical Laboratory and QC support areas.
Responsible of QC Support activities like Equipment, purchase, inventory, and CSV management.
Responsible of the Quality management in QC (OOS, EVENT, DEV, CAPA, PQR, etc.)
What you’ll bring to the table To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:
Professional degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related careers.
Written and spoken English. Advanced level.
Written and spoken Spanish. Advanced level.
At least 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry in processes related to Quality Control.
At least 5 years in personnel supervision.
Experience in improvement and optimization processes.
Analytical criteria and decision maker capabilities
Desired experience/knowledge
QC experience in Analysis of Raw Materials and Pharmaceutical products.
Knowledge in GMP/GLP guidance
Regulatory Knowledge
QC Equipment management
Microsoft Office Software, Word, Excel, Power Point Outlook.
Ability to organize activities and work teams.
Knowledge of Administration and Management of Resources and Processes.
Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.
Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.
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