Site Quality Head

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Join us as the Site Quality Head and lead the charge in ensuring world-class quality and compliance at one of Novartis’ strategic manufacturing sites. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape quality standards, safeguard patient trust, and drive operational excellence across all GxP functions. Your leadership will not only uphold regulatory compliance but also inspire a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact on global healthcare, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Site Quality organization and foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full adherence to cGMP, regulatory requirements, and Novartis Quality Manual standards.
• Act as Qualified Person (Technical Responsible Person) for site operations.
• Oversee quality governance across all GxP functions and ensure robust risk management.
• Final responsible to approve or reject raw materials, facilities, utilities, and finished products.
• Drive execution of training programs and maintain compliance with DI and eCompliance standards.
• Manage internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure effective complaint investigations and exception management processes.

Essential Requirements:

• 10–15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
• University degree in Chemistry or Pharmacy or related discipline (per Swiss law also Biology would be acceptable).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and cGMP standards.
• Experience with FDA/Swissmedic regulations and compliance.
• Dynamic, resilient, and versatile approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Fluency in German and English.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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