Supervisor QA Product Release

General information

Supervisor QA Product Release

Location Leiden (NL) | Hours 36-40 per week

 
This role is based in the Netherlands. Applicants must be eligible to work in the Netherlands.

 

Working at HAL Allergy means becoming part of one of Europe’s leading companies in the development, production, and distribution of allergen immunotherapies aimed at treating and preventing allergic diseases. Driven by enthusiastic and dedicated teams, we are currently seeking a QA Supervisor Product Release to join our QA Product Release team. In this role, you will oversee the batch review process for (investigational) medicinal products. You will collaborate closely with Production, QC, RA, QPs, and Tech Transfer to ensure the timely delivery of complete batch documentation, supporting on-time batch release. In addition, you will establish and maintain a culture of continuous quality improvement across the organization, enabling strong, quality-driven decision-making. Managing the daily operations of the QA Product Release team is also a key responsibility of this position.

Your tasks

  • Accountable for the performance of the QA Product Release department, you coordinate daily activities, set priorities, and ensure the team operates efficiently.

  • You drive and promote a strong QA culture, with a clear vision for continuous improvement across HAL Allergy.

  • You oversee and maintain the batch review process, including the management of related deviations.

  • You contribute to supplier and subcontractor audits when needed, assess the impact of changes on HAL batches, and support regulatory inspections (such as IGJ) as well as client audits. You also take part in internal audits.

    A key focus is ensuring timely closure of deviations—particularly when acting as investigation lead—and driving ongoing improvements.

  • You are an active member of deviation meetings and work closely with the Supervisor QA Systems to align on and address overarching QA topics.

You have
  • Academic degree (in Science or related field) or applicable experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry, in a QA or RA role.
  • Experience with EU GMP guidelines. Knowledge of FDA is a plus.
  • Broad experience with quality related issues in aseptic production.
  • Experience with managing (small) teams. 
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in Dutch is a strong advantage.
Who are we looking for?

As we continue to grow, we face new challenges. Therefore, we are looking for a proactive and driven QA Supervisor Product Release with strong organizational, people management, and project management skills. You demonstrate clear leadership, sound judgment, and a strong sense of accountability. You have a critical and analytical mindset, combined with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Furthermore, you are resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure while maintaining a high level of quality and compliance. With a continuous improvement mindset, you actively seek opportunities to optimize processes and strengthen the QA culture within the organization.

Our offer
  • You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
  • A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and a friendly and helpful atmosphere. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
  • You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden, where we work on the full project pipeline from development to commercial production.
  • Being part of a company that is geared towards helping people live happier and healthier lives.
  • A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
  • A 13th month salary
  • 30 leave days.
  • Company contribution to a pension package and health insurance.
 
Your application
We look forward to hearing from you! We are interested in your CV, but we also want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality and what drives you to apply. So be sure to include a brief cover letter telling us why you are a match for this position. The application process consists of an introduction by the Recruiter, three interviews either via video call or live at our office in Leiden with the Hiring Manager and/or a Department Specialist and the CEO followed by contract negotiations. Depending on the vacancy, an assessment could be part of the process.
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HAL Allergy, for those who seek pharmaceutical innovation
HAL Allergy is one of the European top players in the development, production and distribution of allergen immunotherapies for the treatment and prevention of allergic diseases. We focus on the development and manufacturing of modified allergen extracts for the therapeutic and diagnostic purposes of respiratory and food allergies. With all our activities the patient's well-being is always top of mind. At Hall Allergy we foster open discussions, an entrepreneurial spirit and close collaborations within the teams and with our international colleagues summing up to more than 300 highly specialized people across various positions. If you too would like to become a part of an innovative and challenging pharmaceutical manufacturer, then this is your perfect opportunity!
HAL Allergy is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HAL Allergy is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.