Expert Compliance & Regulatory

Incyte; Yverdon-les-Bains; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, is seeking a QA Regulatory and Compliance professional to lead QA oversight of regulatory affairs at BioPlant, support geographic expansion and the inspection program.

The role ensures compliance with GMP/GDP and global regulatory requirements, collaborates with Regulatory Affairs, supports inspections by Health Authorities and manages regulatory submissions with QA review.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of QA experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP and global regulatory requirements.
• Experience in international Health Authority inspections.
• Proficiency with electronic quality systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GMP and GDP regulations (Eudralex, 21CFR, ICH, PIC/S).
• Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations (Switzerland, Europe, USA, Brazil, China).
• Support inspection readiness and Health Authority inspections.
• Lead remediation of inspection findings and self-inspection program.
• Provide QA oversight on regulatory submissions and variations management.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and partners to review regulatory dossier sections.
• Coordinate QA review for regulatory submissions.
• Identify and mitigate risks for new markets from a QA perspective.

Skills

Electronic quality systems

Regulatory oversight

Quality assurance

English & French

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or Bioengineering

Job description

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Summary

This position is responsible for carrying out the QA Regulatory and Compliance activities of our manufacturing site in Yverdon-les-Bains (BioPlant).

The position leads the QA oversights of regulatory affairs-related activities, support geographic expansion initiatives and support the inspection program.

This role ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements while facilitating market entry into new regions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GMP and GDP regulations and guidelines (including, but not limited to, Eudralex, 21CFR, Pharmacopoeias, ICH, PIC/S).
• Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations (including, but not limited to, Switzerland, Europe, USA, Brazil, China).
• Support the inspection readiness program to always ensure preparedness for Health Authorities inspections.
• Follow the on-time remediation of inspection findings.
• Follow the self-inspection program to ensure appropriate continuous compliance of the Quality system and its application.
• Support the site regulatory compliance watch process.
• Escalate immediately to manager QA Regulatory and Compliance, QP and site management any major compliance risk.
• Support the regulatory and geographic expansion.
• Follow internal Change Control with a regulatory impact.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and partners teams to provide QA oversight on regulatory submissions and variations management.
• Support regulatory submissions by coordinating and performing the QA review and approving regulatory dossier sections relevant for BioPlant.
• Identify, escalation and lead the mitigation of risks associated with new markets from a QA perspective.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Collect required data and write Annual Product Quality Review for Drug Substances campaigns manufactured at the BioPlant.
• Support for the internal audit / self-inspection process: maintain local documentation, ensure appropriate follow-up and reporting of performance.
• Establish and maintain internal audit plan including annual closeout.
• Involve in the Health Authorities and partners’ inspections.
• Contribute positively to the strong Quality culture of the site.
• Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: Master Degree in relevant field (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or Bioengineering)
• Minimum of 5 years in a quality assurance in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge in cGMP and global biopharmaceuticals regulatory requirements.
• Thorough knowledge in Regulatory filing processes.
• Experience in international Health Authorities inspections.
• Must have proficiency with electronic quality systems.
• Ability to make pragmatic and compliant decisions.
• Ability to review using critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong result orientation and committed team member.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new situations and changing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and able to be flexible as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present data to senior leadership teams.
• Proficient in English and French.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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