Quality Control Manager

Location: Zurich Oerlikon
Workload: 80 to 100%
Start Date: ASAP
We are supporting a well established Swiss pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich in the search for a Manager, Quality Control Management. This role is a key position within the QC team and combines operational leadership with strategic responsibility in a GMP regulated environment.
The successful candidate will ensure compliant and efficient quality control operations while driving continuous improvement, digitalization, and regulatory excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the stability program from both an operational and strategic perspective

• Ensure timely and GMP compliant release of bulk and finished products, including scientific evaluation of analytical results

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor maintenance, qualification, and validation activities within Quality Control

• Create, review, and continuously improve specifications, analytical procedures, and SOPs

• Lead and manage deviations, CAPAs, and change control processes in collaboration with QA and laboratory teams

• Prepare, support, and follow up on internal and external audits and regulatory inspections

• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance in line with current guidelines and pharmacopoeia updates

• Act as the technical expert for analytical troubleshooting, particularly in HPLC

• Contribute strategically to method development, validation, and optimization of analytical processes

• Develop, program, document, and validate Excel based tools including macros and VBA applications within a GMP framework

• Ensure data integrity in accordance with ALCOA+ principles and actively drive digital enhancement of QC processes

Requirements

• University degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacy, or equivalent scientific education with further specialization

• Several years of experience in Quality Control or analytical development laboratories under GMP conditions

• Strong hands on expertise in HPLC analytics and data evaluation

• Experience with Empower or comparable chromatography data systems

• Proven experience in validation of analytical methods and computerized systems is an advantage

• Solid experience in developing and validating Excel based tools in a regulated environment

• In depth understanding of GMP regulations and data integrity requirements

• Fluent German and good English skills