Quality Team Leader QA Operations (m/w/d)

Novartis; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 67.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Incentive program

Modern company pension scheme

Childcare facilities

Learning and development opportunities

Worldwide career possibilities

Zusammenfassung

Novartis in Schaftenau, Austria seeks a Quality Team Leader QA Operations to guide a growing QA team across microbiology, shopfloor quality and packaging material release. You will ensure GMP-compliant oversight of manufacturing operations and material batch release, acting as a key quality partner across production and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree and strong QA experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, plus fluent German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• Extensive QA experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with batch release, audit support and inspections.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach and develop the QA Operations team.
• Ensure compliant and timely packaging material release.
• Provide QA oversight for manufacturing, EM and contamination controls.
• Maintain CCS implementation and Annex 1 adherence.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and microbiological controls.
• Support operations with technical quality expertise and decision making.
• Manage deviations, investigations and ambiguous situations.
• Drive continuous improvement and readiness for inspections.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Control and Material Planning.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Quality Assurance

GMP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Ausbildung

Master’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range:

66.918,00€ - 105.200,00€

Band

Level 4

Job Description Summary

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Location: Schaftenau, Austria
Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Ready to step into a leadership role? The Quality Team Leader QA Operations offers the chance to lead a growing QA Operations team across QA microbiology, shopfloor quality, and packaging material release.

In this role, you will , ensure GMP-compliant QA oversight of manufacturing operations, microbiological control and materialbatch release processes. You will, and act as a key quality partner across production and cross-functional teams. If you enjoy tackling complex quality topics, making decisions in ambiguous situations, and driving team performance, this role offers strong impact, visibility, and long-term stability.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the QA Operations team in a growing manufacturing environment
• Ensure compliant and timely release of packaging materials in line with GMP and regulatory requirements
• Provide Quality Assurance oversight for operational activities across the production area
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) and adherence to Annex 1 requirements within operational units
• Provide QA oversight of environmental monitoring (EM), microbiological controls, and contamination control measures
• Support operations with strong technical quality expertise and practical decision making
• Manage complex cross-functional quality topics, including including deviations, investigations, and ambiguous or grey-area situations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to inspection readiness
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Control, and Material Planning teams

Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field
• Strong experience in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and quality compliance requirements
• Experience with batch release, audit management, and inspection supportStrong understanding of quality management systems and regulatory expectations
• Very good German and strong English communication skills

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in an operations-focused manufacturing environment
• Resilience, agility, and confidence working in a fast-changing setting

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Collaboration, Communication Skills (Inactive), Continual Improvement Process, Data Integrity, Digital saviness (Inactive), Leadership, Managing Ambiguity, Problem Solving Skills (Inactive), Regulatory Requirements knowledge (Inactive)