Your new role
- Create, update and enforce quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO9001 : 2015, EXCiPACT and IPEC-PQG Good Manufacturing Practices Guide for Pharmaceutical Excipients within the overall quality management system for the KLK Kolb Group.
- Ensure all operations comply with relevant industry standards for excipients and continuously improve product quality and operational efficiency in collaboration with relevant departments (e.g. operations and R&D)
- Lead, mentor, and develop quality assurance team
- Oversee quality assurance process, including material receipt, analysis, release, rejection, storage, and usage
- Conduct regular cross-audits within the KLK Oleo Europe to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
- Prepare and lead customer and supplier audits in accordance to industry standards and agreed quality standards with the relevant partner
- Identify and manage quality-related risks and develop mitigation strategies as needed
- Ensure timely resolution of quality issues (e.g. out-of specification) and customer complaints for pharmaceutical excipients and in collaboration with involved departments
- Develop and provide trainings for all staff with relation to GMP for pharmaceutical excipients; ensure up-to-date trainings
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all quality assurance activities within the business unit of pharma solutions.
- Work closely with manufacturing, R&D, product management, regulatory affairs and supply chain teams to ensure product quality of pharmaceutical excipients
- Prepare, submitted and support documentation for drug master files, CEP in collaboration with internal stakeholder and regulatory bodies (e.g. FDA, EMA, CFDA etc.)
Desired skills and experience
Degree from University of Applied Science (FH) or University / ETH qualified in a natural science discipline (Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, etc.). Advanced degree preferredMinimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry. Preferable with knowledge of guidelines for excipient production (e.g. Excipact, IPEC, ICH) and basis knowledge of GMP, GDP and GWP.Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standardsProven track record of leading and developing high-performing teamsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsFluency in English and German, other languages are a plusExperience with quality management systems and tools and strong project management skillsWillingness to travel in Europe (case-by-case)Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and quality excellenceOur offer
A challenging, versatile, and responsible job in a rapidly growing international company.Working place / employment is Hedingen, SwitzerlandA professional, established organization with an open, international, and creative working environmentPersonal and professional development opportunitiesAttractive employment conditionsWe are interested in a long-term, successful collaboration. You too? We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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