QA Product Lead (PQS)

EFOR; Oberwallis; Sur place; CHF 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EFOR is seeking an experienced QA Product Lead to join a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Visp. This role provides quality oversight for GMP manufacturing and ensures compliant batch release.

You will collaborate with Production, QC and Technical Operations to drive improvements, lead investigations, CAPAs and changes, and support regulatory audits. On-site presence in Visp is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong experience in QA Operations, Product Quality or Batch Release environments.
• Solid understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs, investigations and change controls.
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide Quality oversight for GMP manufacturing operations
• Review and approve batch documentation and production records
• Support batch disposition and release activities
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, QC and Technical Operations teams
• Lead investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and regulatory expectations
• Act as the Quality representative for assigned products and manufacturing processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Quality and Operations
• Support inspection readiness and regulatory audits

Connaissances

QA Operations

Product Quality

Batch Release

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory readiness

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Biotechnology / Chemistry

Description du poste

In 13 years, the EFOR Group has reached the leading position in Life Sciences consulting with strong, synergic and strategic acquisitions.

Our ambition is to build a global leading position of our market in 2028.

Today, we are an innovative organization working with passionate specialists and committed consultants according to our three values: Commitment, Excellence and Sharing.

In Switzerland, we work with 300 experts who support our customers on their various projects in the French- and German-speaking parts. We help our customers to diversify and to grow through the work of our consultants and the technical expertise of our Solution & Project Delivery Department.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced QA Product Lead (PQS) to join a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Visp.

This is a highly visible role within Quality Operations, providing quality oversight and leadership for commercial manufacturing activities. You will work closely with Production, Quality Control and Technical Operations to ensure compliant batch manufacturing and release activities in a GMP-regulated environment.

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy building processes, driving improvements and making a direct impact in a fast-growing manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Quality oversight for GMP manufacturing operations
• Review and approve batch documentation and production records
• Support batch disposition and release activities
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, QC and Technical Operations teams
• Lead investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and regulatory expectations
• Act as the Quality representative for assigned products and manufacturing processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Quality and Operations
• Support inspection readiness and regulatory audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Strong experience in QA Operations, Product Quality or Batch Release environments
• Solid understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs, investigations and change controls
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

• Drug Product manufacturing experience
• Aseptic manufacturing and sterile production experience
• Batch release or Quality Product Steward experience
• Experience supporting commercial GMP manufacturing
• Background in biologics, sterile products, parenterals or fill-finish operations

What We Are Looking For

• Hands-on and proactive
• Comfortable working on-site and close to manufacturing operations
• Motivated by building and improving quality systems and processes
• Energetic, collaborative and solution-oriented
• Able to make decisions and drive quality excellence in a fast-paced environment

This role requires a strong on-site presence in Visp, Switzerland. Commuting from surrounding areas is absolutely possible, provided full onsite availability can be maintained.

Only applicants with Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship or candidates with an existing and valid residence and work permit in Switzerland will be considered.

Do you want to join a dynamic and ambitious company? EFOR is made for you.