Regulatory & QA VMS (CHC) Manager

We are looking for a structured and proactive professional with a pharmaceutical background and solid knowledge of Norwegian food supplement regulations. As our Regulatory & Quality Advisor for VMS/CHC, you will be responsible for maintaining compliance and quality standards in Orifarm’s Norwegian Consumer Health portfolio during a maternity leave period.

About the job 

In this maternity cover role, you will have responsibility for the regulatory and quality activities related to our Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) and Consumer Health Care (CHC) products in Norway. You will act as our regulatory contact towards Norwegian authorities and ensure that our products meet all requirements within Norwegian and EU legislation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring implementation and compliance with Norwegian and EU regulations for food supplements and cosmetics.
• Acting as Orifarm’s regulatory and scientific representative towards the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet).
• Preparing and implementing regulatory action plans.
• Approving artwork and consumer communication for assigned product categories.
• Managing applications and notifications to authorities (Mattilsynet, Farmalogg, etc.)
• Approving of advertisement for the following product categories: medicines, food supplements, cosmetics and medical devices
• Maintaining and developing SOPs within the CHC area.
• Participating in QA projects and implementing new processes and routines locally (assess the need for SOP update, training, etc).
• Approving product texts for the Felleskatalogen (OTC).
• Acting as deputy for the Responsible Pharmacist (FFA).
• Preparing for and following up on inspections from authorities.

You will report to Jon-Arne Vilbo and be part of the OTC/CHC Department, working closely with colleagues in Corporate Compliance, Sales Support, Supply Chain, and VMS/QA, as well as with our Artwork Team in Denmark.

Who are you? 

You combine a solid scientific foundation with a practical and solution-oriented approach. You are used to working independently and thrive on collaborating across functions and borders.

We imagine that your profile includes:

• A university degree in pharmacy (or similar scientific discipline).
• Have experience within the pharmaceutical or food supplement industry.
• Strong knowledge of Norwegian and EU regulatory frameworks (especially GDP).
• Experience within Regulatory Affairs and/or Quality Assurance.
• Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English.
• A structured, detail-oriented working style and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• A collaborative attitude and the confidence to represent Orifarm towards authorities.

Who are we?

You will join a highly skilled and experienced team working with Consumer Health products across the Nordics. Collaboration, trust, and professional pride are at the core of how we work. We value knowledge sharing and a supportive culture, where we help each other succeed and ensure compliance together.

Why should you work for Orifarm?

At Orifarm, we know that our growth comes from the development of our employees. We are an ambitious organization with an entrepreneurial culture celebrating can-do attitudes, smarts, and hearts. Our secret to success? Valuing how different skill sets join forces to make our journey happen.

You will experience a work environment characterized by flexibility and a strong commitment to work-life balance, understanding that the best results come from satisfied and well-supported employees. Our international setting offers great opportunities for growth and career advancement. Additionally, you can enjoy a great canteen with various delicious and healthy meals at our offices and take advantage of the massage service available at our office in Odense. We also prioritize social events and gatherings to ensure that our employees feel connected and engaged with each other.

We regard our feedback culture as a fundamental element in the individual employee's opportunities for learning and development. When we have good results, every employee, including student workers, is part of our bonus scheme.

About Orifarm

Everyone should have access to modern medicine. High costs or lack of access to pharmaceuticals should never impact our possibility to receive treatment or relief and live a healthy life. At Orifarm, we aim to bring healthy days by making modern healthcare a better deal for the people and the societies we serve. Working towards our vision, we create access to affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals and healthcare products by challenging markets and always seeking new opportunities. With our core values paving the way, we always act responsibly and constantly with our customers at the center of our attention. And everything we do is driven by our sole purpose:

For as many as possible, as healthy a day as possible.

Our history goes back to 1994 when Orifarm was founded in Denmark by Hans and Birgitte Bøgh-Sørensen. Since then, Orifarm has grown from a small nine-person company into an international company operating globally in 15 countries. Today, Orifarm is Europe's largest parallel importer of pharmaceuticals and Denmark's largest supplier of pharmaceuticals, with more than 2,200 employees.

We encourage everyone to apply

At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.

Job Location

Oslo, Norway – with the possibility of some hybrid work.

Need further information?

If you need further information about the job, please contact Jon-Arne Vilbo at jon-arne.vilbo@orifarm.com.

We are often looking for new employees to help us grow and therefore, we may have other interesting opportunities for you. Follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates on our business activities and job opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/. Alternatively, if we do not have any vacant positions that match your interests at this time, we encourage you to submit your resume to our talent pool, from which we continuously select candidates: https://careers.orifarm.com/lp/TalentPool/28c5a1691eef5fd4/.

Application deadline 

As soon as possible.