QA Project Manager

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry? LEO Pharma is looking for a QA Project Manager to plan, lead, and monitor QA deliverables across the QA organization for external projects. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to strengthen compliance while driving process improvements, we want you to join our team! 

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology. 

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years' experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicine. 

Your Role 

As a QA Project Manager, you will act as the primary quality project lead for assigned initiatives, ensuring QA activities meet compliance, business objectives, and regulatory requirements. You’ll interface with internal project teams, CMOs, and external partners to oversee quality deliverables, build alignment, and mitigate risks to compliance and product quality. 

Your key responsibilities will include: 

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  Developing and maintaining QA project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource requirements. 

  
  

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  Acting as the designated Quality Responsible in  projects and partnerships with CMOs, ensuring alignment on commitments. 

  
  

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  Authoring, reviewing, and signing quality agreements with CMOs and other external partners. 

  
  

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  Managing and tracking deviations (RCA/CAPA), change controls, and notifications related to project scope. 

  
  

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  Authoring, reviewing, and approving QMS procedures and GMP-related documentation. 

  
  

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  Participating in audits, inspections, and stakeholder meetings to align decision-making with QA objectives. 

  
  

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  Driving quality initiatives and improvements, including the implementation of new systems and optimizations in line with LEO Pharma's QMS. 

  
  

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  Taking on QA SME functions, such as providing regulatory guidance, diving into complex quality issues, and advising project teams. 

  
  

Your Qualifications 

To succeed in this role, you should bring: 

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  A Master’s degree (MSc) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or an equivalent scientific discipline. 

  
  

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  10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical quality and manufacturing in a regulated environment. 

  
  

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  Proven experience managing QA deliverables for complex cross-functional projects and acting as a QA SME. 

  
  

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  Strong knowledge of GMP, QMS systems, and applicable regulatory standards. 

  
  

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  Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously. 

  
  

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  Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build alignment internally and externally. 

  
  

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  Strong communication skills and experience producing regulatory documents and quality agreements. 

  
  

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  A proactive mindset, with a focus on process improvements and mentoring colleagues. 

  
  

Your New Team 

You will be part of the Project QA team, reporting to the Senior Manager, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and global regulatory stakeholders. You’ll build partnerships with Product Supply, Global Regulatory Affairs, MSAT, and external manufacturers to develop and execute QA deliverables. This role places you at the core of LEO Pharma’s quality operations, where collaboration is key in ensuring success. 

Contact and Application 

If this exciting opportunity aligns with your expertise, we’d love to hear from you! 

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to include a few sentences in your CV about why this position excites you. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV. 

Beyond the skin 

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.