QC Teamlead Product Control 100% (m/w/d)

Established in 1836, Acino is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region and Latin America. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets and leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

We are constantly expanding our market position with a future-oriented international business strategy. Therefore, we are looking for a dedicated and motivated person to strengthen our team in Liesberg as

Your Opportunities:

• Personnel and technical management of product quality control team
• Ensuring capabilities of the product control team
• Organize quality testing of materials of all product manufacturing stages in accordance with recognized pharmaceutical rules and approved specification documents
• Ensuring smooth functioning of the product quality control team and timely release of tested materials by considering all relevant internal stakeholders
• Ensure up-to-date and correct documentation (e.g. analysis reports, laboratory journal, equipment logbooks)
• Ensure that all analytical procedures used in the lab area are validated/transferred in accordance with the current valid ICH and GMP guidelines and correspond to the state of the art in science and technology
• Optimization and simplification of processes both in product quality control team and at the interfaces to external areas (e.g. QA, production, planning, controlling etc.)
• Co-responsibility for the preparation and updating of standard documentation (e.g. LIMS standards, analytical rules, specification, SOP’s)
• Participation in audits and self-inspections (internal/external)
• Participation in interdisciplinary teams and representation of analytics/QC in customer projects
• Preparation of KPI’s for the QC department
• Be a part of Lean Lab projects actively and ensure timely implementation of actions

Who you are:

• Master degree in pharmaceutical, chemistry or other natural sciences or equivalent education
• Several years of professional experience in the field of GMP Quality Control laboratories solid dosage form experience is mandatory
• Proven leadership skills with a communicative and team-oriented personality
• Comprehensive knowledge of international and local quality systems as well as legal regulations and standards for pharmaceutical products and medical devices
• Reliable and precise working style with a clear sense of priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English are mandatory. 

We Are Acino

At Acino, we push the boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients’ lives. Driven by our collective purpose to provide access to medicines to those in need, our strength lies in our unique expertise and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to be challenging the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry, always looking ahead to the future with an open mind. Join Acino, a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a very attractive working environment within a highly motivated team with excellent working conditions. You can expect the following benefits:

• A job in a crisis-proof pharmaceutical company
• An international working environment in a constantly growing company
• A quality and customer-oriented environment
• A motivated, agile and service-oriented team
• Interesting and highly diversified tasks that provide a broad basis for your future career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Attractive salary and pension fund
• Flexible working hours (possibility of home office)

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organisation, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!

Please apply via our HR system here.

Note that only direct applications via our HR system (follow the link above) will be considered.