Quality Control Lead Chemistry

BE13 (FCRS = BE013) Novartis Manufacturing NV; Puurs; Hybride; EUR 77 000 - 143 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible and hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance plans and retirement plans

Résumé du poste

Novartis Manufacturing NV in Puurs, Belgium is seeking a QC Lead Chemistry to guide Quality Control Chemistry operations, ensuring GMP-compliant testing and timely release of samples.

You will coach and develop team members, promote a strong quality culture, manage budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement while supporting new product launches and audit readiness. Fluent Dutch and English are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in regulated pharma quality.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements.
• Proven people leadership with coaching experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Lead Quality Control Chemistry operations in line with GMP.
• Ensure timely testing and release of samples.
• Coach and inspire team to achieve high performance.
• Promote a strong quality culture and Novartis values.
• Oversee budget, resources and department financials.
• Maintain audit readiness and respond to inspections.
• Champion safety, EH&S compliance, and environmental responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement and support new product launches.

Connaissances

Leadership

GxP

QA/QC

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Coaching

Continuous Improvement

Formation

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Description du poste

Salary Range: €76,900.00 - €142,900.00

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid

Location: Puurs, Belgium

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

Imagine leading a team that helps ensure every medicine reaching patients meets the highest standards of quality and compliance. As QC Lead Chemistry, you will play a critical role in shaping laboratory excellence, empowering talented teams, and driving quality performance across our operations. This is an exciting opportunity to combine people leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic thinking in a role with real impact on patients worldwide. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, champion quality and compliance, and help deliver innovative medicines by ensuring robust analytical standards and operational excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where leadership, collaboration, and innovation come together, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

• Lead Quality Control Chemistry operations, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
• Ensure timely testing and release support for incoming samples and laboratory activities.
• Develop, coach, and inspire team members to achieve high performance and continuous growth.
• Drive a strong quality culture and promote Novartis Values and Behaviors across the team.
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and financial performance within the department.
• Maintain audit readiness and lead responses to inspections, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Champion laboratory safety, environmental responsibility, and compliance with Health, Safety and Environment guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and support successful new product launches.

Obligatory Requirements

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry within a regulated quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Laboratory Practice requirements.
• Proven people leadership experience with a track record of coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Skills Desired

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Compliance
• Quality Control (QC)
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Risk-Based Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Storytelling
• Supplier Quality Management

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: EUR 76,900 – 142,900. The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process. Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics. Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.