Abarca Health

Specialist, Global Quality Assurance

Verona, Veneto, Italy

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

The Global QA Specialist must have experience supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems across global operations, including Research and Clinical Development, Real World Solutions, and Patient-Centric Technology. They must ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards such as ICH GCP, GDPR, ISO 27001, and 21 CFR Part 11, as well as internal procedures and industry best practices. Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners to support audits, CAPAs, vendor qualification, and quality documentation is required.

Responsibilities

The Global QA Specialist will support the implementation and maintenance of the quality management system (QMS), manage internal and external audits, and ensure training compliance. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing internal documents and reports, documenting and tracking quality events, providing QA support for client audits, conducting internal and vendor audits, and supporting external audits and inspections. They will also assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures, tracking training compliance, reviewing training records, supporting computer system validation documentation reviews, and interpreting regulatory requirements. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate vendor qualification and due diligence activities, support internal audit programs, ensure quality oversight and ongoing compliance, contribute to quality metrics tracking and trend analysis, and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Assurance
Quality Management System (QMS)
ICH GCP
GDPR
ISO 27001
21 CFR Part 11
Audits
CAPA
Vendor Qualification
Quality Documentation
Internal Audits
External Audits
Client Audits
Validation Documentation

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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