Posted:
6/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Catalonia, Spain ⋅ Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Alcura is a Cencora-owned company specializing in clinical trial logistics management and healthcare services. They offer customized solutions for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and patients, including clinical trial management and patient support services.
The GDP Deputy Director ensures the safe and compliant distribution of pharmaceutical products and medical devices in line with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) across the supply chain (EU and international).
This role is responsible for maintaining a robust quality system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (including AEMPS and EU GDP), and overseeing facilities, processes, documentation, and distribution activities. The position also acts as a key liaison with health authorities and supports audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with GDP regulations across all operations
Maintain and improve quality assurance systems and SOPs
Manage audits (internal, external, and regulatory) and inspections
Oversee product recalls, complaints, deviations, and CAPAs
Ensure supplier qualification and regulatory compliance
Monitor storage, transport conditions, and equipment qualification
Manage controlled substances, export/import licenses, and regulatory processes
Support training programs and continuous improvement initiatives
Quality Management System:
Collaborate closely with the QA team to investigate customer complaints and deviations related to sourced pharmaceutical products for clinical trials.
Provide relevant information, documentation, and support to facilitate root cause analysis, define corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and ensure their effective implementation.
Support actions aimed at preventing recurrence and driving continuous quality improvements.
Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance with applicable standards.
.
Requirements:
Degree in Pharmacy (mandatory)
Experience in GDP / Quality Management / Logistics
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations
Advanced in Spanish and English
Nice to have:
Experience in clinical trials
Knowledge of controlled substances and GMO regulations
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and risk assessment
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proactive and professional approach
Long-term commitment to the organization
Motivated to grow and develop within the role
Please note that we are looking for a junior profile with a strong willingness to keep growing and remain with our business long term. A pharma degree is mandatory.
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full timeCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Website: https://www.cencora.com/
Headquarter Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2001
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Emergency Medicine ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical