Manager QC Chemistry & Biochemistry

Bavarian Nordic; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading vaccine company seeks a Manager of QC Chemistry & Biochemistry in Bern. This role involves overseeing testing activities, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. The ideal candidate has extensive QC lab experience, strong leadership skills, and multilingual capabilities, contributing to a dynamic and impactful work environment.

Qualifikationen

• At least 7-10 years QC Lab experience in biotechnology under cGMP.
• Proven leadership experience of at least 3 to 5 years.
• Experienced in Health Authority Inspections.

Aufgaben

• Manage testing activities in the QC Chemistry and Biochemistry team.
• Accountable for inspection readiness and timely testing.
• Weekly planning of lab workload and analyst work planning.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Multilingual (German and English)

Knowledge of cGMP

Ausbildung

University degree in natural sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or comparable)

Jobbeschreibung

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We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines, and our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world. At Bavarian Nordic, you will be part of a global team of +1600 dedicated colleagues worldwide, all passionate about making a difference. We offer an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, and we welcome people who are passionate about saving lives. If you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might just be a perfect fit.

At Bavarian Nordic Berna, the Swiss affiliate there are - beside manufacturing activities – professionals in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain and Regulatory affairs working. On the Swiss site in Thörishaus / Bern there are + 200 dedicated and committed professionals working locally and globally.

Due to an upcoming role change of the current incumbent, we are looking to strengthen our QC Management Team with a

Manager QC Chemistry & Biochemistry (f/m/d)

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing testing activities in the QC Chemistry and Biochemistry team to deliver correct results on time in full under cGMP.
• Manages a team of 6 analysts to achieve the defined goals.
• Accountable for inspection readiness of his/her organization
• Major methods are physical-chemical tests, wet chemistry tests, spectroscopic tests, chromatography, ELISA and endotoxin testing.
• Establishing, maintaining and improving a balanced sample flow process to ensure on-time delivery
• Establishing, maintaining and improving a service catalogue with predefined turn-around times and standard costs agreed with the customer
• Ensures a timely and cost-effective testing of samples at required cGMP level
• Implementing a KPI system to measure and improve lab performance towards the defined service elements and compliance requirements
• Weekly planning of lab workload and analyst work planning.
• Establishing and maintaining a skill matrix to ensure availability sufficient resources to cover the workload.
• Ensures development and support of employees incl performance management
  
  

Our expectations

• University degree in natural science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or comparable)
• At least 7-10 years QC Lab experience in the sector of biotechnology under cGMP
• Expert knowledge of international QC related cGMP requirements
• Proven Leadership experience of at least 3 to 5 years
• Experienced in Health Authority Inspections
• High-level motivation on managing a lab autonomously and a strong focus on deliverables and people engagement.
• Multilingual – at least German and English, written and spoken
  
  

We provide an opportunity to be a part of an international company that boasts exceptional technology and a determined team. Join our dedicated and agile global Quality team if you share our enthusiasm and have a desire to create an impact. You can expect a vibrant and adaptable work environment that supports the growth of your personal and academic skills.

Are you interested in joining our mission? We look forward to receiving your application

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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