Assoc, Quality Engineering

Description At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job Summary Reporting to the Leader of the QA Operations Department, you will become part of a dedicated QA Operations team consisting of a total of 15 employees. You can look forward to an exciting position in which, through both your academic and practical approach, you will help shape the continued development within the quality area. There will be ongoing new initiatives within QA in which you will be strongly involved both strategically and practically. You will have broad interaction with both Danish and global QA colleagues across the group, and you will also have close dialogue with the company’s production and technical departments. Please note this is a 9-month fixed-term position. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Handle deviations and subsequently ensure implementation of improvements
• Participate in problem clarification and influence the resolution of deviations
• Maintain close dialogue with production to ensure execution of improvement proposals and make things happen in practice
• Approve change cases as well as validations of equipment and processes in production, if you have prior experience with this
• Make decisions regarding product-critical challenges
• Follow up on quality-related actions
• Support the appropriate quality level of the products and maintain and develop a quality mindset among colleagues

Education Chemical engineer, M.Sc. (cand.scient.), or pharmacist. Work Experience

• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry is preferred, but experience from the food or chemical industry may also be relevant
• It is important that you have experience from GMP production or a similarly highly regulated industry
• You have experience within the field and are currently in a similar position

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong customer understanding and ability to translate customer requirements into solutions within processes
• High personal drive
• Resilience and ability to make independent decisions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Development-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement
• Willingness also to handle daily routine tasks to some extent
• Ability to work independently as well as receive and provide constructive input
• Positive attitude, good sense of humor, and constructive communication skills

Pay Transparency The annual base salary range for this position is kr503,300.00 - kr640,600.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role. This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status. West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.