Quality Assurance Officer

At Curaleaf International, we're not just participating in the cannabis industry—we're leading it._

Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada.

Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

**Our Vision**: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence

**Our Mission**: To be the world’s leading cannabis company consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

**Our Values**: Lead & Inspire Commit to Win Driven to Deliver Excellence Customer Obsession One Curaleaf

**Position**:
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Officer to ensure that all products, processes, and procedures meet applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves creating, revising, and managing documentation, support to Production and Quality Control, and supporting internal and external audits. A key role in maintaining compliance through document control, training, and implementation of quality management systems.

The main responsibilities:

- Ensure that the product, processes, and procedures comply with applicable quality standards and regulations.
- Responsible for the elaboration and revision of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and other relevant documents.
- Documentation controller: Ensure documents are stored, traceable, and retrievable through the approved retention policy.
- Responsible for Batch documentation review in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), internal approved SOPs, and company policies. Assure training to the team on quality-related topics.
- Deploy and monitor Deviations, Risk Management reports, Change Controls, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and Investigations, whenever applicable. Execute Product Quality Reviews. Manage all complaints received, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Manage the qualification of clients and suppliers.
- Acting as the point of contact with customers and/or suppliers for all quality-related matters.
- Provide support during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Participate in quality-related projects, as assigned.
- Carrying out visual quality inspections of the product during the production process.

**Requirements**:

- On-site job - facility in Setúbal (Parque Industrial Bluebiz)
- Degree in Quality, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively within different cultural and functional backgrounds.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Pro-active and empathetic approach to tasks.
- Multitasking mindset with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously