Quality Assurance Manager – Food Supplements & Nutraceuticals

About the role

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead the QA function for Biocol Pharma’s food supplement and nutraceutical manufacturing in Cascais. This full‑time, on‑site position ensures that all products comply with regulatory, quality and safety standards while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain quality systems, SOPs and documentation control.
• Conduct internal audits, monitor production processes and oversee quality inspections and testing activities.
• Review and approve quality‑related documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Lead root‑cause investigations, CAPA development and corrective actions for deviations.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D and Regulatory teams to support certification and compliance initiatives.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends and drive process optimisation.
• Train staff on quality procedures and promote a culture of quality.

Required profile

• Proven experience in quality assurance or management within pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or food supplements.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and relevant regulatory requirements for laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related scientific field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, on‑site setting.
• Professional proficiency in English; Portuguese is a plus.

Required skills

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Quality Management Systems (QMS) implementation
• Documentation control
• Internal auditing
• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) management
• Data analysis and trend identification