WeQuel is looking for an experienced Associate Director Validation, Site Quality to join our consultant team and take on an exciting assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. If you have extensive experience in validation within a pharmaceutical GMP environment and want to contribute to the development of life-changing medicines, this is your opportunity!

About the Role

As an Associate Director Validation, Site Quality, you will play a key role in ensuring GMP compliance and validation excellence at AstraZeneca’s development site. You will be the primary source for quality and compliance advice in validation activities, ensuring alignment with AstraZeneca’s regulatory and GMP standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading validation projects across equipment, automation, and IT systems.
• Providing quality oversight and leadership to development functions.
• Developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of Quality Systems, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting GMP documentation, QA risk assessments, and audits.
• Driving continuous improvement and engaging with external suppliers and service providers.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in regulatory inspections and compliance discussions.

Who You Are

We are looking for a consultant who is a proactive problem solver, a strong leader, and an excellent communicator. You thrive in an independent role but also enjoy collaborating with teams across functions.

Key Qualifications:

• Scientific degree with 5-10 years of experience in validation within a pharmaceutical GMP environment.
• Strong expertise in validation of equipment, automation, and IT systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of Quality Systems, GMP, and pharmaceutical development.
• Experience in leading projects and making strategic quality decisions.
• Excellent ability to build relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• You take pride in structuring your work independently and adapting to changing priorities.
• You are a pragmatic problem solver, finding creative solutions within strict regulations.
• Strong team-working and networking skills.
• You demonstrate independent judgment and risk management in complex situations.
• Ability to inspire and lead with conviction.

Why Join WeQuel?

At WeQuel, we connect talented professionals with leading companies for impactful consulting assignments. Our community consists of highly skilled consultants who value flexibility, professional growth, and working on industry-leading projects. As a consultant with WeQuel, you get the opportunity to work with global companies like AstraZeneca while enjoying a supportive network of like-minded professionals.

About AstraZeneca Gothenburg

AstraZeneca’s Gothenburg site is a global hub for innovation, hosting over 2,500 employees from 50+ nationalities. With a dynamic environment and cutting-edge research facilities, it offers an inspiring workplace for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Duration: March 2025 – March 2026
Employment type: Consultant assignment via WeQuel

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have the expertise and drive to make an impact in quality and validation at AstraZeneca, apply now to join WeQuel’s consultant network! We look forward to connecting with you.