Global Quality Operations Lead - Manufacturing Transfer

Career Opportunities at Merz; Lonay; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Merz Aesthetics seeks a Global Quality Operations Manager, Manufacturing Transfer, to lead quality oversight of manufacturing transfer activities across internal sites and CMOs. You will provide SME for technology transfers including product, process, and analytical methods, aligning with regulatory requirements and business goals.

You will partner with Manufacturing, MS&T, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliant, efficient transfers and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Physical Science or equivalent.
• 7+ years in the Medical products industry.
• 5+ years in a Quality function with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Global Quality lead for transfer programs across sites and CMOs.
• Oversee transfer quality for validation, facility readiness, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, cGMP, EU MDR.
• Define transfer strategy, timelines, and deliverables with cross-functional teams.
• Lead quality risk assessments and CAPA for transfer issues.
• Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvement in transfer processes.
• Maintain QMS documentation and participate in audits and inspections.
• Provide strategic input on capacity readiness and transfer prioritization.
• Approve readiness for validation and product launches related to transfers.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Science

Master's Degree in Physical Science (preferred)

Job description

Merz Aesthetics seeks a Global Quality Operations Manager, Manufacturing Transfer, to lead quality oversight of manufacturing transfer activities across internal sites and CMOs. You will provide SME for technology transfers including product, process, and analytical methods, aligning with regulatory requirements and business goals.

You will partner with Manufacturing, MS&T, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliant, efficient transfers and continuous improvement.