Quality Assurance (QA) Manager / Deputy Responsible Person (RP/FvP)

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager / Deputy Responsible Person (RP/FvP)

Location: Baar, Switzerland (hybrid)

Introduction to role:

Join our QA team at AstraZeneca, where you will ensure quality oversight, maintain our license to operate, and foster an environment of continuous improvement in collaboration with our local and global functions. This is your chance to shape the future of AstraZeneca in Switzerland and apply entrepreneurial thinking that drives the company forward.

Accountabilities:

• Release the medicinal products, the medical devices and the demo materials for the Swiss market.
• Ensure that the medicinal products and the medical devices are manufactured, transported and stored in accordance with the GMP / GDP regulations.
• Handle quality complaints and returns.
• Report quality defects to Swissmedic
• Perform recalls in alignment with to Swissmedic and global AstraZeneca functions.
• Qualify suppliers and customers.
• Responsible for GDP inspections in Switzerland.
• Responsible for internal AstraZeneca audits
• Act as a GDP expert and perform self-inspections, handle deviations and CAPAs.
• Change management and risk management.
• Build and revise GDP SOPs.
• Perform Product Quality Report reviews.
• Management and approval of Quality Agreements with the manufacturers and with service providers.
• Conduct quarterly management reviews
• Responsible for GMP / GDP trainings.

Crucial Skills/Experience:

• Team player and sociable personality
• University degree (Master), preferably in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or similar.
• Proven experience in QA in the Pharmaceutical Industry, hospital Pharmacy or similar (e.g. Medical Devices).
• High quality awareness, in-depth knowledge of Swiss legislation on Medicinal Products
• Excel with self-initiative, collaborative skills, organizational talent and well-structured way of working.
• Experience in cross-functional teams
• GMP/GDP knowledge
• Proficient in German and English, French an advantage

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

Fearlessly craft a new future with us! Our team proudly leads the way for International markets as the fastest-growing pharmaceutical. We're bringing ground-breaking drugs to those that need them the most by combining continuous new launches with outstanding solutions across the whole patient journey. It's how we are able to truly make a difference to the quality of lives and answer huge unmet patient needs. Here we take advantage of the huge variety of work and opportunities to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. We encourage new challenges, always looking for something different to tackle, an opportunity to keep learning and growing.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.