Job Description

Abbott

is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.


Abbott Established Pharmaceutical Division

(EPD)

is looking for a

Specialist Global Distribution QA

for its global Pharma Division Headquarter based in Allschwil- Basel.


(This is a

fixed-term, one-year assignment

offered

via a third-party vendor

.)


Are you passionate about quality and compliance in pharmaceutical distribution? Do you thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment? If so, this role could be your next career move!

What You'll Do:

As a key member of our Quality team, you'll ensure our Allschwil site maintains its Pharmaceutical License and GDP authorization, while supporting the safe and compliant distribution of medicinal products, nutritional items, cosmetics, and medical devices across global markets.


Your responsibilities will include:

Maintaining and improving the site's

Quality System

(training, documentation, change control, deviations, audits) Managing

complaints, returns

, and supporting

market actions

Qualifying and monitoring

logistics and distribution partners

Ensuring

customer verification

and maintaining the

Approved Supplier List

Providing QA input into

global distribution projects

, including:

+ Counterfeit prevention
+ Temperature monitoring and excursion management
+ Product transportation optimization
+ Serialization and aggregation
+ Supply chain validation
+ Material listing approvals


You'll collaborate closely with teams across

Supply Chain, Global QA, Master Data, and Product Protection

to ensure compliance with GxP standards.

What You Bring:

A degree in

Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering

, or a related scientific field At least

1 year of experience

in QA or operations within a pharmaceutical setting Solid understanding of

EU GMP/GDP

and international standards (PIC/S, WHO, ICH) Strong problem-solving and communication skills A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally Fluent

English

(additional languages are a plus) Willingness to travel within Europe (approx. 10%)

Why Join Us?

At Abbott, you'll be part of a global team that's committed to improving lives through innovation and quality. You'll work in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter.


If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV (PDF format preferred). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.


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