• 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.

• 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 acceptalbe)
• 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, be-cause 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 diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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