Quality Assurance Officer – Maternity Cover (Temporary)

Are you early in your Quality career and looking for a role where you can broaden your skills, learn from experienced colleagues, and make a real contribution to a global animal health company?

Benchmark Animal Health Norway AS is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to join our team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

This is an excellent development opportunity for someone with a foundation in quality assurance who is eager to grow their experience across QMS, regulatory and pharmacovigilance activities.

The Role

As Quality Assurance Officer, you will support the development and ongoing operation of our electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), ensuring that Benchmark and all parties performing work on its behalf remain compliant with applicable regulatory and company requirements.

You will also provide support to our Pharmacovigilance activities, gaining valuable cross-functional exposure during the cover period.

You will report directly to the Regulatory Lead and work closely with cross-functional teams across the business.

The role is well-suited to someone who wants hands-on experience and active mentorship in a friendly, science-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System

• Support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the eQMS, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company requirements

• Manage the administration and document control of the eQMS, including preparing routine reports and escalating significant quality or compliance concerns

• Support QMS processes including deviations, change controls, CAPAs, complaints and product defect investigations, contributing to root cause analysis and timely implementation of actions

• Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and review study documentation from other departments

• Support internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards

• Liaise with suppliers (including Contract Manufacturing Organisations) to support quality oversight and ensure alignment with GMP/GDP requirements

• Promote internal awareness of QMS requirements through training and staff support

• Support stability study tracking, archiving and product quality reviews

Pharmacovigilance support

• Support pharmacovigilance activities including adverse event intake, processing and record-keeping

• Assist with the preparation of periodic safety reports and other PV documentation

• Help maintain PV-related procedures and ensure activities are carried out in line with regulatory requirements

General

• Provide support to the Regulatory team as required

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Quality is embedded across Benchmark activities

What We're Looking For

Qualifications and experience

• 1–2 years' experience in a Quality Assurance, Regulatory or related role within a GxP environment (industry experience, traineeships, internships and relevant placements all welcome)

• Some exposure to QMS processes such as deviations, change controls, CAPAs or audits is an advantage, but full training will be provided

• Familiarity with electronic document or quality management systems is a plus

• Degree in a relevant life sciences discipline

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential

Personal attributes

• Proactive, curious and genuinely eager to learn

• Comfortable working independently with appropriate guidance and not afraid to ask questions

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong attention to detail

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships

• Problem-solving mindset with the confidence to escalate issues when needed

• Flexible and able to travel nationally and occasionally internationally as required

What We Offer

• A meaningful role in a global, science-led organisation contributing to sustainable aquaculture

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced colleagues across Quality, Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance

• Broad exposure that will strengthen your CV for future Quality, Regulatory or PV roles

• A collaborative and supportive working environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter via finn.no or directly by email before 25. May.

We review applications on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Recent graduates with relevant placement or internship experience are very welcome to apply.

For questions about the role, please contact Sindre Rosenlund, General Manager at Sindre.Rosenlund@bmkanimalhealth.com / 924 45 826.

Benchmark Animal Health is a leading provider of innovative health solutions for the aquaculture industry.

From our Bergen office, we contribute to the sustainable growth of aquaculture worldwide through science-based products and services delivered to the highest quality standards.