Quality Release Officer

Posted:
5/10/2026, 4:33:38 PM

Location(s):
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia ⋅ Queensland, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
 

Job Description & Qualifications

The Quality Release Officer is responsible for full audit of the electronic and paper-based Batch Manufacturing and Packaging documents and rapid release for packing of products manufactured and/or packed at Carole Park along with associated administrative duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To audit executed electronic and paper-based batch manufacturing and packaging documents in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and release bulk materials in SAP for packing as per the rapid release procedure
  • Apply appropriate decision-making skills during review of batch and cleaning exceptions and exercise sound judgement to quality impacts
  • Communicate effectively and provide status updates of current workloads to other department managers
  • Support and encourage continuous improvement initiatives for the benefit of the Quality department and the wider business
  • Ensure activities comply with GMP, legal and ethical standards
  • Provide insight and apply creativity to challenging situations
  • Plan, monitor and achieve goals within set time frames
  • Provide, build and maintain consistent, reliable and accurate customer service

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in a scientific field preferred.
  • Experience in a pharmaceutical GMP environment highly regarded.
  • Ability to build rapport, establish and maintain relationships with peers, business contacts and corporate management
  • Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines and targets with competing and conflicting priorities
  • Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to comply with GxP
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and extensive technical knowledge and ability is essential in this role
  • Sound judgement and decision making skills
  • Understanding of GMP requirements

Viatris Benefits: 

  • Employee rewards and discount platform  

  • Annual wellness allowance  

  • Recognition programs 

  • State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options 

  • Benefits for health and financial wellness 

  • Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund, health insurance and others 

  • Viatris Product loyalty program  

  • Free annual flu vaccination 

  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum 

  • Additional paid parental leave  

  • Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning  

  • Retirement savings plans 

  • Annual leave loading, as well as paid additional bereavement leave 

Culture 

Viatris has been named in Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2022 list. We have now received this recognition in each of our first two years – and for 2022, we are ranked in the top 10% of the 800 global employers who made the ranking. 

Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us. 

Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day. 

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others. 

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.