As QC Manager, you will lead a Quality Control team within a dynamic pharmaceutical CDMO environment. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality analytical testing standards, regulatory compliance, and efficient laboratory operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the QC function.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent Position

Place of Work: Zurich Area

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead, coach, and develop a QC team

  • Ensure timely and compliant release testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products

  • Oversee analytical testing activities

  • Review and approve analytical data, laboratory documentation, and QC reports

  • Ensure GMP compliance within the QC laboratory environment

  • Manage OOS, deviations, investigations, and CAPAs

  • Coordinate method transfers, validations, and stability studies

  • Support audits and inspections from customers and authorities

  • Collaborate closely with QA, Production, and external partners

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within laboratory operations

  • Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and qualification of laboratory equipment

     

Candidate Profile

 

  • Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

  • Several years of experience in Quality Control within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO industry

  • Previous leadership or team management experience

  • Strong GMP knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements

  • Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory methods and equipment

  • Experience with investigations, deviations, and CAPA processes

  • Structured, solution-oriented, and proactive working style

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)

 

Job ID 19014