Quality Team Leader QC (m/f/d)

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description Summary</b></p>As a Quality Team Leader QC (m/f/d), you’ll (co-)lead a dedicated laboratory team ensuring the highest quality standards across e.g. primary/secondary packaging material testing, medical device testing and FDF release testing. You’ll combine scientific expertise with strong leadership to secure compliance, support audits, and drive continuous improvement — helping deliver safe, high-quality medicines to patients worldwide.<p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Key Responsibilities</span></b></span></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Lead and develop a Quality Control team to ensure smooth daily operations and compliance with cGxP standards.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Oversee testing of packaging materials, medical devices and FDF (final dosage form)to ensure results meet quality and regulatory requirements.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Ensure timely review, approval, and release of analytical data and laboratory documentation.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Support internal and external audits and ensure prompt completion of audit actions to root-cause level.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Maintain up-to-date analytical methods, SOPs, and procedures in accordance with corporate and health authority standards.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Ensure qualification, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Lead investigations of deviations, OOX, and complaints; define and implement effective CAPAs.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives within the QC function.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Manage training, performance, and development of team members in alignment with cGxP requirements.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Foster collaboration across departments and ensure a culture of quality, safety, and compliance.</span></span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Essential Requirements</span></b></span></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">University degree in natural sciences or a related technical field (e.g. chemistry, pharmacy, biology) or equivalent education with working experience.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Production within the pharmaceutical industry.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Proven leadership experience in managing laboratory teams and operations.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Strong understanding of cGxP principles, analytical methods, and regulatory requirements.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Experience in deviation management, CAPA implementation, and audit preparation or support.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Solid knowledge of IT systems and laboratory applications used in QC environments.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).</span></span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Desirable Requirements</span></b></span></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Experience in  medical device testing and packaging material testing.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Experience in visual inspection (AQL).</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Experience in analytical method transfer projects.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Familiarity with Lean or Operational Excellence initiatives within a GMP environment.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Experience in change management.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Experience in managing budgets and resources.</span></span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><b><span style="font-size:inherit">You’ll receive:</span></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. </span></span></span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards"><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards</span></span></span></a></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is €78.383.90/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:</span></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><span style="font-size:inherit">Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams&#39; representative of the patients and communities we serve.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Skills Desired</b></p>Continued Learning, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decision Making Skills, Gxp, Industry Standards, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Excellence, Managing Resources, Organizational Savvy, Quality Control (Qc) Testing, Quality Control Sampling, Self-Awareness, Smart Risk Taking, Technological Expertise, Total Quality Management