Product Quality Manager, Medical Devices

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

We have established a Global Capability Center in Barcelona to support Galderma’s growth trajectory and our global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample district in the heart of the city, it offers the possibility for professional career development through exposure to global and cross-functional projects.

Job Title: Product Quality Manager, Medical Devices

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Work Model: Hybrid (4 days on-site)

Join Galderma's Global Product Quality Team and play a key role in shaping quality across a portfolio of medical device and combination products. Working across the entire product lifecycle, from development and technical transfer to commercialization and post-launch activities, you will help ensure products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards while supporting successful delivery of key business objectives.

As a visible partner to global teams, you will provide quality guidance, drive inspection readiness and compliance, and help strengthen the global governance framework. This is an opportunity to act as a trusted advisor, influence quality strategy on a global scale, and make a meaningful impact across multiple products, projects, and stakeholders.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence quality at a global level, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive quality oversight for assigned products and projects across development and lifecycle management activities.

• Contribute to product development, technical transfers, process validation, method transfers, and post-approval changes.
• Review and assess quality documentation, with a focus on Design Control Documentation, technical transfer protocols, reports, risk assessments, and related records.

• Support quality oversight of external manufacturing sites, laboratories, and business partners, and contribute to regulatory and CMC documentation reviews as applicable.

• Enable inspection readiness by maintaining appropriate documentation, traceability, and product knowledge throughout the product lifecycle.

• Engage in quality risk assessments, investigations, CAPAs, and resolution of quality issues.

• Direct timely completion of assigned deliverables, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and perform activities in accordance with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and governance processes.

• Provide quality input and recommendations, lead assigned quality activities or workstreams as delegated, and support the preparation of quality assessments and documentation for governance decisions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline, combined with in-depth knowledge of cGMP, MDR (EU) 2017/745, 21 CFR Part 820 GDP, ISO13485, ICH, and other relevant regulatory requirements governing sterile products/Medical Devices.

• 7+ Certification in Quality Management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Auditor) and/or Lean Six Sigma certification is considered an asset.
• Experience working in global lifecycle management and external partner oversight is highly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and a willingness to take on new challenges.

• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

Next Steps

• If your application is successful and your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.

We look forward to reviewing your application.