Manager Quality Control (m/w/d)

Job Description

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that is devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Our site in 1210 Vienna is a strategic location for solid drug manufacturing including tablets, coated tablets, granules and implants for the health provision and treatment of livestock and domestic animals. Most of our products are exported. To ensure sustainable company growth we continually strive to offer attractive career opportunities for more than 450 employees at our Vienna site. In support of our existing team, we are currently looking for a:

Manager Quality Control (m/w/d)

full-time; 2-year fixed-term contract

The QC Manager – QC Systems and Equipment is responsible for the governance, lifecycle management, qualification, and compliance of Quality Control computerized systems and QC equipment, with a strong focus on LIMS, Empower, QC‑relevant GxP system and equipment qualification, and data integrity.

The role manages a team of QC Systems / QC Specialists and ensures that QC systems and equipment are fit for intended use, fully qualified, and inspection‑ready at all times, in alignment with cGMP, data integrity requirements, and company quality standards.
The position acts as System Owner and Equipment Owner (or Sub‑System Owner) and serves as a key interface to QC laboratories, QA, IT, CSV, Engineering, Global functions, and Regulatory Affairs.

The role supports non‑routine projects and compliance topics (e.g. Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, OOS/OOT, Audits, Regulatory Requests) related to QC systems, electronic data, and QC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for QC systems and QC equipment, including LIMS, Empower, and laboratory instrumentation, ensuring a validated and inspection‑ready state

• System Owner / Sub‑System Owner for QC computerized systems, including lifecycle management, change control, user management, and data integrity oversight

• Responsibility for qualification and re‑qualification of QC equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ), including oversight of vendors, documentation, and periodic reviews

• Leads and supports QC system‑ and equipment‑related compliance activities (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, OOS/OOT, audits, regulatory requests)

• Drives continuous improvement of QC systems, digital processes, and equipment reliability in close collaboration with QC, QA, IT, CSV, and Engineering

• Manages, coaches, and develops a team of QC Systems / QC Specialists, ensuring adequate training, resourcing, and succession planning

• Ensures adherence to cGMP, data integrity, quality systems, and EHS requirements, and actively supports inspections and self‑inspections

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• University degree in chemistry or natural sciences

• Strong expertise in QC computerized systems and laboratory environments, including LIMS, Empower, and system‑supported analytical workflows

• Solid background in qualification and lifecycle management of QC equipment and GxP systems (IQ/OQ/PQ, periodic review, change control)

• Proven understanding of cGMP and data integrity requirements, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in daily operations

• People leadership and coaching skills, with experience developing technical specialists and building engaged, high‑performing teams

• Ability to lead and manage compliance topics such as deviations, CAPAs, audits, and inspections in a structured and confident manner

• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, working effectively with QC labs, QA, IT, Engineering, and global stakeholders

• Structured, proactive, and improvement‑oriented mindset, with the ability to drive continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives

We offer

• Exciting and varied field of work in a modern, internationally operating company

• Annual bonus and employee recognition bonuses

• Employee referral program

• Attractive company pension

• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks provided by company

• Company medical care and vaccination program

• Discounted fitness offer

• Fruit, coffee & tea

• Massage@Work

• Modern company canteen with generous company subsidy

• Annual ticket for Wiener Linien or subsidy for climate ticket and/or bike leasing

• Various employee discounts and benefits and much more!

We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is EUR 61.300 and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Required Skills:

Analytical Method Transfer, Analytical Method Transfer, Analytical Testing, Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Business Process Management (BPM), cGMP Compliance, Corrective Action Management, Data Integrity, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Technology, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Documentation, Instrumentation, Integrity Management, Laboratory Operations, Management Information Systems (MIS), People Leadership, Periodic Reviews, Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, Quality Standards, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Team Supervision {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

06/13/2026

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