Senior QA Manager/QP(d/f/m), Sandoz GmbH, Kundl, Austria

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!


Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Market Release of externally supplied finished products (including both small and large molecule products) as registered Qualified person
• Oversight of Quality Operations across sites
• Participation and preparation of inspections / audits by authorities and customers
• Ensure knowledge and training status for all product categories in scope of release activities is on a high and state of the art status
• Professional support of the departments production / registration / purchasing / ESO (External Supply Operations)
• QA Operational Excellence related topics
• Processing and/or Approval of deviations, changes, complaints, analytical method transfers, recalls CAPAs and investigations and to be created in this context / Approve and close out of OOS/OOE investigations and actions
• Deputizing of OPM (QA Lead Operations) for all quality and business related needs

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

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Solid Knowledge of GMP requirements and guidelines
• QP certification acknowledged by Austrian Health Authority (AGES)
• Good Negotiation skills
• Collaborative mindset towards internal and external stakeholders
• QC/QA experience in pharmaceutical industry (pref. in biotech. Environment)
• Project Management experience
• Good understanding of complex supply chain and business models
• Basic understanding of Operational Excellence requirements


Desirable requirements:
• Experience with medical Divece quality topics
• Biotechnological Background



Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Imagine what you could do here at Sandoz!


In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities. 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 € 73.112,90/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 & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.


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Functional Area: Quality

Job Type: Full Time

Employment Type: Regular