Quality Manager - GDP Transport

A brand-new position is opening within our GDP Transport division! QUALITY MANAGER FOR WALDEN GDP TRANSPORT Scope Walden GDP Transport: 8 Eurotranspharma affiliates 6 Transpharma international affiliates Geographical coverage: Europe Interaction with 12 local QE heads Quality management 6 standards. Quality: Good Distribution Practices, ISO 9001. Security: International Air Transport Association Transported Asset Protection Association Regulated Agent. Customs: Authorized Economic Operator Reports to The role reports to the Quality & Environment Director for Walden GDP Transport. Main Objectives While acting as Deputy Walden GDP Transport QE Director, the incumbent will: 1 - Run global Quality Management System/governance and execute corporate Quality processes 2 - Ensure that Walden GDP Transport’s Quality guiding principles and standards are in place & in use across network 3 - Make sure that local regulatory obligations are met and Quality standards are in place to get and maintain targeted certificates 4 - Monitor Quality management performance across network 5 - Implement Quality strategy and tactics as defined by senior management 6 - Support business development 7 - Support local Quality teams across the Walden GDP transport network Key responsibilities/results Hold Quality responsibility for Walden GDP Transport (Freight Forwarding Shipment Based Transport Route Based Transport) under the accountability of Walden GDP Transport QE Director Run and improve global Quality Management System for Walden GDP Transport while linking in with overall Walden Quality System/Architecture roadmap Execute corporate Quality processes (Documentation, Training, Validation, Event, Non-Conformity, CAPA, Change Control, Audit, Risk management, Management Review) whenever relevant. Ensure alignment of local Quality processes across network through the creation of global SOPs, organizational guidelines, common templates and forms. Collate all existing qualifications that pertain to Quality (see SCOPE) and ensure all territories are adhering to same qualification standards Support reporting exercise incumbent on Walden Monitor and support Quality management performance versus objectives and targets through Quality Steering Committee and Touchpoints Extend existing QMS to new legal entities Cover Quality aspects of client tender questionnaires Sign global Quality contracts - Monitor signature/review of Quality contracts with clients/suppliers Support Monthly Business Review preparation Work with the Skandi Lease team for the technical definition of new vehicles and maintain fleet inventory Elaborate and test the Business Continuity Plan with local entities Member of the Quality Community Leadership Team within Walden and as such will be considered a key opinion leader within the function Experience required 5-year post qualification experience, 2 of which must be at management level Working experience within Transportation/Logistics Environment is a plus Skills Working knowledge GMP/GDP Comfortable and at ease with operating within the transport industry Pragmatic, acts with pace, continuous improvement mindset Ability to deliver through others and bring on journey with straight talking approach Must be business fluent in English. Working knowledge of French and/or German and/or Spanish is a plus Qualifications Relevant second level Degree/Qualification Ability to work as a Deputy Work location The role can be based at any of the following locations: Roissy -en-France (France) Créteil (France) Brussels Zaventem (Belgium) Houdeng-Goegnies (Belgium) A hybrid work scheme applies for this position (up to 60% work from home), however it requires the flexibility to travel for business reasons once a month , at national or international level (in one of the following countries: Belgium, Czeck Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Spain, The Netherlands). Organization & Culture Founded in 1951 in the centre of France, Walden is a family-owned group of 6 companies operating as a major player in logistics and transport in Europe. Walden is organised around 2 main pillars of expertise: Healthcare, as the European leader in healthcare/pharma transport and logistics with the companies Movianto, Eurotranspharma (ETP), and Transpharma International (TPI); Express Transport, as a leading private operator in B2B and B2C transport in France with Ciblex and Relais Colis. With numerous investments, Walden has developed digital solutions to increase the safety and quality of its subsidiaries’ processes through its sixth company, Walden Digital. Walden is present in 16 countries , has more than 6,000 employees , and a turnover of 2.9 billion euro in 2023 . The Walden Group’s culture is centred around 5 Core Values: Quality, Client Centricity, Integrity, Innovation and Joy. They are the blueprint for how we interact with each other, our customers and our community. Living the values creates a culture that enables us to succeed in everything we do. We offer: A position with responsibility and autonomy in a fast-growing environment Dynamic colleagues with a passion for the job The opportunity to work in an innovative company investing on continuous improvement and leading towards a more sustainable future An entrepreneurial environment where the successful person will be able to shape the role, and leave their own footprint while delivering amazing projects A permanent, full-time contract (employee or contractor), and a competitive package with hybrid work scheme If you want to work for an ambitious, dynamic, and international organization, we are the employer for you! Together we contribute daily to people's health! Walden Group is an equal opportunities employer All tasks must be carried out in compliance with the company and country legislation and practices, health and safety at work and environment guidelines relevant to the market in which the role is operational in. Please note the list above is not exhaustive and we expect the post holder to be flexible within the framework of the job definition. Walden Group is an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Walden Group apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with Walden Group, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Walden Group.

Location: Roissy-en-Brie, FR

Posted Date: 5/23/2025