Global Quality Transfer Lead – Manufacturing

Merz Aesthetics; Lonay; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Merz Aesthetics is seeking a Global Quality Operations Manager, Manufacturing Transfer, responsible for quality oversight, governance, and execution of manufacturing transfers across internal sites and CMOs. You will provide SME guidance on technology transfers, including process validation, analytical methods, and facility readiness, while ensuring compliance with global regulations.

The role requires collaboration with Manufacturing, MS&T, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs

Qualifications

• BS in a Physical Science or equivalent.
• 7+ years in the medical products industry.
• 5+ years in a quality function, including experience in managing and supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight for manufacturing transfer programs across sites and CMOs.
• Lead technology transfer processes (process, analytical, packaging), facility readiness, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, cGMP, EU MDR and related regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define transfer strategy, timelines and deliverables.
• Lead quality risk assessments and CAPA implementations for transfer-related issues.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections; ensure inspection readiness for transfer-related documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Audit facilitation

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems

Education

B.S. in Physical Science

M.S. in Physical Science

Tools

Copilot

MS Office

Job description

Merz Aesthetics is seeking a Global Quality Operations Manager, Manufacturing Transfer, responsible for quality oversight, governance, and execution of manufacturing transfers across internal sites and CMOs. You will provide SME guidance on technology transfers, including process validation, analytical methods, and facility readiness, while ensuring compliance with global regulations.

The role requires collaboration with Manufacturing, MS&T, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs