Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

For our Compliance team in our headquarters in Munich we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position

(Senior) Quality Manager (m/f/x) GDP & Transport

Purpose of the function:

In your new role you act as the primary quality contact for international Logistics Department.
You support the Responsible Person according to §52a AMG in managing the quality-related activities regarding transportation and wholesale activities and contribute to the implementation and maintaining of GDP and internal Quality standards.
Furthermore, you closely collaborate with the global organization (Quality and other global DS functions) as an expert for GDP and transportation.

Roles and responsibilities:

Support the Responsible Person in the maintenance and development of the Quality System for wholesale/distribution activities
Support preparation of GDP inspections, participation in self-inspections and GDP audits of forwarders
Handling of change control, distribution-related deviations and complaints
QA assessment in case of temperature deviations
Regular performance review for transportation activities including preparation of KPI reports and definition of corresponding actions
Manage the oversight of forwarders (supplier qualification, QAA negotiation, audits and periodic supplier reviews)
Manage and evaluate local shipping qualification
Support set-up and routine operations for shipping activities performed by Daiichi Sankyo Europe on behalf of Global Logistics

In this role you will work in close cooperation with Logistics to ensure consistent supply to markets with products which meet our high quality standards at any time.

Personal skills and professional experience:

University/FH/Master degree in natural or pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
At least five years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and at least two of the four years in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Management
Excellent knowledge of international GDP regulations
Experience with logistic processes
Have assertiveness, strong communication skill paired with diplomatic attitude during negotiations
A true team player, high quality consciousness and a solution-oriented mindset
Very good written and verbal communication skills in English and German

Why work with us?

Excellent Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Growth and Development
Health and Wellbeing Support

Working at Daiichi Sankyo

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job - it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

More information at: www.daiichi-sankyo.eu

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Full-Time , Permanent

Specialist

Updated at 04/10/2025

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