Quality Team Leader QA Operations (m/w/d)

Biopharma Careers; Osterreich; Presencial; PEN 275.000 - 336.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Market benefits package

Pension scheme

Childcare facilities

Learning and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Novartis in Schaftenau, Austria, seeks a Quality Team Leader QA Operations to lead a growing QA team across microbiology, shopfloor quality and material release. You will ensure GMP-compliant QA oversight of manufacturing operations and act as a key quality partner with production and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, strong QA background in pharma manufacturing, and fluent German and English.

Formación

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• Strong experience in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• GMP and quality compliance knowledge.
• Experience with batch release, audits and inspection support.
• Fluent German and strong English communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop the QA Operations team in a growing manufacturing environment.
• Provide QA oversight for release of packaging materials per GMP/regulatory requirements.
• Oversee operational QA activities across the production area.
• Implement and maintain CCS and Annex 1 adherence in units.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, microbiological controls and contamination measures.
• Support operations with technical quality expertise and decision making.
• Manage deviations, investigations and cross-functional quality topics.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to inspection readiness.

Conocimientos

Quality Assurance

GMP knowledge

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Location

Schaftenau, Austria

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

Ready to step into a leadership role? The Quality Team Leader QA Operations offers the chance to lead a growing QA Operations team across QA microbiology, shopfloor quality, and packaging material release.

In this role, you will , ensure GMP-compliant QA oversight of manufacturing operations, microbiological control and materialbatch release processes. You will, and act as a key quality partner across production and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the QA Operations team in a growing manufacturing environment
• Ensure compliant and timely release of packaging materials in line with GMP and regulatory requirements
• Provide Quality Assurance oversight for operational activities across the production area
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) and adherence to Annex 1 requirements within operational units
• Provide QA oversight of environmental monitoring (EM), microbiological controls, and contamination control measures
• Support operations with strong technical quality expertise and practical decision making
• Manage complex cross-functional quality topics, including including deviations, investigations, and ambiguous or grey-area situations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to inspection readiness
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Control, and Material Planning teams

Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field
• Strong experience in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and quality compliance requirements
• Experience with batch release, audit management, and inspection support
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and regulatory expectations
• Very good German and strong English communication skills

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in an operations-focused manufacturing environment
• Resilience, agility, and confidence working in a fast-changing setting

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

• 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 €78.383,90/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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