Quality Control Specialist II (m/f/d)

Novartis AG; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 235,000 - 369,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Schaftenau, Austria, is seeking a QC Specialist II to safeguard production and testing. You will provide quality oversight, review critical records, and approve data, ensuring GMP compliance and data integrity across teams.

Ideal candidates have a life sciences degree, experience in QC/QA, and strong German/English communication. This role offers hybrid work arrangements and participation in continuous improvement projects within the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences or related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech quality control or QA.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulated quality standards.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and cleanroom zones.
• Fluency in German and English; strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and testing activities ensuring GMP compliance.
• Review and approve quality records in QC and analytical science.
• Evaluate deviations, out-of-spec results, and CAPAs.
• Support investigations into exceptions and risk assessment.
• Approve QC and release data for accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare for and support audits in QC area.
• Maintain lifecycle documentation per quality requirements.
• Contribute to site-wide continuous improvement projects.

Skills

German (fluency)

English (fluency)

Digital skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Salary Range:

€60,978.00 - €95,800.00

Band

Level 3

Job Description Summary

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Location: Schaftenau, Austria

Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Shape quality where it matters most. As QC Specialist II (m/f/d), you will help safeguard compliant production and testing by providing quality oversight, supporting investigations, reviewing critical records, and approving quality control data. Working across teams, you will strengthen Good Manufacturing Practice compliance, data integrity, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, helping ensure medicines meet the quality standards patients rely on.

Job Description

Major Accountabilities:

• Oversee production and testing activities, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and quality standards.
• Review and approve production, quality control, and analytical science and technology records.
• Evaluate deviations, out-of-specification results, corrective actions, and change requests.
• Support investigations into exceptions, identifying risks and contributing to effective resolution.
• Approve quality control and release data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Prepare for and support audits within the quality control area.
• Maintain lifecycle management documentation in line with applicable quality requirements.
• Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement projects across the site.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology quality control or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and regulated quality standards.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and controlled cleanliness zones.
• Strong digital skills and confidence using relevant information technology applications.
• Fluency in German and English, with effective cross-functional collaboration skills.

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group.

In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is €59,781.96 EUR/year (on a full-time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.We also offer a variety of competitive benefits inkindto help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeingresourcesand global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, anda minimum of14 weekspaid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:

• Austria: EUR 60,978.00 - 95,800.00 EUR

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverseteams’representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating,supportingand inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired

Continuous Learning, Gmp Procedures (Inactive), Managing Ambiguity, Qa (Quality Assurance) (Inactive), Quality Control (Qc) Testing (Inactive), Quality Standards, Self-Awareness, Technical Knowledge, Technological Intelligence (Inactive)