Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.
As an affiliate of Santen Global, guided by our vision of “Happiness with Vision,” Santen Korea is committed to improving patients' lives through innovative eye care solutions, scientific excellence, and strong partnerships with healthcare professionals.
As we continue to expand our business, we are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and talented QA Manager (1 year contract) to join our team in Korea.
Based in Seoul, the QA Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing quality operations for Santen Korea to ensure the compliant, efficient, and uninterrupted execution of importation, testing, repackaging, storage, release, shipment, and distribution activities in accordance with Korean regulatory requirements and Santen global quality standards. The role serves as the local quality operations lead and deputy Quality Management Representative, supporting the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of the local Quality Management System (QMS). Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, including distributors, warehouses, testing laboratories, and service providers, the incumbent ensures effective management of quality operations, supplier oversight, compliance programs, audits, inspections, and quality-related risks. The position also acts as the responsible Pharmacist/Import Manager where required, provides quality leadership for post-market surveillance, product launches, variations, and business projects, and drives timely resolution of quality issues to maintain regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and a reliable supply of high-quality products to the Korean market.
A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.
The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require any kind of accommodation during our recruitment process, please let the recruiter from our team know.
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