Quality Specialist / Deputy Responsible Person

Are you an experienced pharmaceutical quality professional looking to leverage your expertise in a responsible specialist role? Do you have excellent Finnish and English language skills and a strong understanding of the Finnish GDP-regulated operating environment?

We warmly welcome you to join GSK Finland’s Quality Organization in a 14-month fixed-term position as a Quality Specialist / Deputy Responsible Person. This role offers an experienced quality professional the opportunity to utilize their GDP and Quality Assurance expertise in a highly responsible position that directly impacts the quality, distribution and availability of medicines in Finland.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with the Responsible Person to maintain, develop and ensure compliance of GSK Finland’s Quality Management System (QMS). Your primary focus will be on operational quality management, playing a key role in ensuring that processes related to the distribution, availability and quality of medicinal products comply with both regulatory requirements and GSK’s global quality standards.

You will become part of an experienced international quality network, where local responsibility is combined with Nordic collaboration. You will work closely with the Responsible Person, the Nordic Quality Organization and key business functions in Finland.

Your daily responsibilities will include maintaining and developing the Quality Management System, You will also support quality processes related to obligatory stock management and product availability, while collaborating actively with regulatory authorities, wholesalers, pharmacies and other key stakeholders.

In addition, you will act as Deputy Responsible Person when required. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development and harmonization of quality processes within the Nordic organization and to help shape future quality management practices in an international environment.

WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE

• A licensed Master of Science in Pharmacy (M.Sc. Pharm.) qualification recognized in Finland

• A minimum of three years of experience in a GDP-regulated pharmaceutical environment

• Excellent knowledge of Finnish pharmaceutical legislation and GDP requirements

• Fluent written and spoken Finnish and English

• Experience as a Responsible Person (RP) or Deputy Responsible Person (Deputy RP) is highly valued and will be considered a significant asset in the selection process.

As a quality professional, you are proactive, solution-oriented and capable of taking ownership of your responsibilities. You thrive in a highly regulated environment that requires precision and attention to detail. At the same time, you can manage broader business processes while maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance. You take initiative, assume responsibility and see tasks through to completion.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to work in a meaningful specialist role within one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. You will have the chance to utilize and further develop your expertise in quality management, regulatory compliance and pharmaceutical distribution while working closely with both business stakeholders and international networks.

You will be supported by an experienced and competent team and receive a comprehensive onboarding program. During your first months, you will become familiar with GSK’s operating environment and processes, after which you will have the opportunity to independently manage your area of responsibility.

The role follows a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 50% of working time spent at GSK's office in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, and the remainder working remotely.

ABOUT GSK

GSK is one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies, dedicated to uniting science, technology and talent to prevent and treat disease. The company's shared purpose is to get ahead of diseases together.

GSK develops innovative vaccines, specialty medicines and therapeutic treatments, with a particular focus on immunology, respiratory diseases, oncology, HIV and infectious diseases. The company is driven by a commitment to responsibility, high-quality standards and a desire to make a positive impact on global health.

Working at GSK offers the opportunity to be part of an international community of experts where scientific excellence, collaboration and meaningful work come together to advance better health for people around the world.

Location: Helsinki, Ruoholahti
Contract duration: 1 December 2026 - 31 January 2028 (14 months)
Working model: Hybrid, with a minimum of 50% office presence

INTERESTED?

Please submit your application, CV and salary expectation as soon as possible. We review applications and perform interviews/initial screening interviews on an ongoing basis. To ensure a smooth evaluation process, we kindly ask that both your application and CV are submitted in English.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please contact:

Miia Tarvainen
Adecco Finland
📩 miia.tarvainen@adecco.fi
📞 +358 40 558 6523

GSK Interviews are planned to take place during week 46.

Thank you for your application! ⭐