QA Operations Lead: Drug Product Quality & Compliance

Novartis; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Schaftenau, Austria, seeks a QA Operations Expert to safeguard quality and compliance in Drug Product manufacturing. You will provide hands‑on quality oversight across manufacturing activities and partner with operations to drive a strong quality mindset within a regulated GMP environment.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, approving deviations, releasing batches, and supporting product transfers.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy/biochemistry/biotechnology/chemistry/microbiology or similar degree.
• 2+ years QA/QC experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• GMP environment experience in Drug Product or biopharma.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight for Drug Product manufacturing ensuring regulatory and Novartis quality standards.
• Ensure site adherence to GMP and timely implementation of quality requirements.
• Lead deviation investigations and ensure robust root cause analysis.
• Review and approve manufacturing records and quality documentation for product release.
• Support transfer of new products to manufacturing sites and participate in audits.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Cross-functional

Quality mindset

Education

University degree in Pharmacy or related field

Job description

Novartis in Schaftenau, Austria, seeks a QA Operations Expert to safeguard quality and compliance in Drug Product manufacturing. You will provide hands‑on quality oversight across manufacturing activities and partner with operations to drive a strong quality mindset within a regulated GMP environment.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, approving deviations, releasing batches, and supporting product transfers.