Manager Quality Control

Key objectives/deliverables:

Management the quality control department, budget, and personnel planning
Coaching and develop direct reports incl. succession pipeline within the department
Ensure the testing of raw material, packaging material, bulk material and finished products is carried out in appropriate time and according GMP/GLP-requirements
Ensure that method validation, transfer of new products and stability testing is performed on time and in alignment with production needs
Ensure that test methods are validated and equipment is qualified to perform tests
Ensure that qualified personnel are available for laboratory management
Share and drive best practices within the QC department
Monitoring, developing, and improving the quality system for quality control including usage of suitable key performance indicators
Define and drive the laboratory`s strategic vision in term of resources, investment, continuous improvements (lean/5s approach) and budget
Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement within all processes within QC
Develop and drive a QC productivity agenda
Guarantee HSE at the lab
Driving the culture of safety first, quality always
Strong partnership and communication with all site departments
Participation and support in Lead Team, site reviews and business planning
Ensure qualified support within inspection (before, during, after)

Minimum requirements

MSc in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology or comparable. PhD is desirable
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience and technical expertise in pharmaceutical industry, in Quality Control or Quality Assurance
Minimum 5 years of experience as a team leader or manager
Proven track record of managing budget and employment development
Strong expertise with the global quality standards (EU GMP)
Prioritization skills,
Written and oral communication skills (German and English)
Critical decision-making skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a cross-functional team

What we can offer you

Interesting and varied working environment in a modern and growing global company in the pharmaceutical industry
Room for initiative and flexibility
Exciting development opportunities
Company fitness
Meal allowance
Corporation benefits
Team events
30 vacation days
Attractive remuneration incl. performance-related bonus payment
40 hours/week
Flexible working hours