Job Description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

We are looking for our next Quality Manager – Capsuleswithin our QBR Plant Quality Team The Quality Manager willbe responsible forleading and implementing the site’s quality strategy, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all functions. This role plays a critical part in strengthening quality culture, supporting plant performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

This positionis located inAnapolis, Brazil

WhatYou’llDo:

• Lead and implement the plant’s quality strategy in alignment with global quality standards

• Ensure full compliance with GMP and applicable regulatory requirements (Brazil, US, EU, pharmacopoeia standards)

• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including audits, CAPA, deviations, and documentation

• Manage andmaintainquality certifications (ISO, Halal, Kosher, etc.)

• Act as the primary contact for regulatory authorities and lead inspections

• Oversee customer quality requests, complaints, and ensuretimelyresolution

• Drive a strong quality culture and continuous improvement mindset across the plant

• Lead, coach, and develop QA and QC teams to ensure high performance and engagement

• Monitor and improve site quality KPIs and dashboards

• Deploy global quality initiatives and share best practices within the quality network

WhatYou’llNeed:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Engineering (Chemical/Technical), or Quality Management preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Quality within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry

• Proven experience managing Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams

• Strongexpertisein GMP and regulatory requirements, particularly Brazilian regulations (e.g., RDC 34)

• Experience leading audits and regulatory inspections

• Experience working in an international or matrix organization preferred

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Direct management of 2 employees

• Oversight of a broader QA/QC organization of up to 20 employees

Work Environment:

• This roleoperatesin both office and manufacturing environments, with regular presencerequiredon the plant floor

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and working in varying conditions (hot, cold, and noisy environments)

• Ability to use hands and arms for operational tasks and wear required personal protective equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time position

• Flexibility in working hours may berequiredto meet plant and operational needs

Other Duties 

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com