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.

The Position

As a Head QA Operations you will be responsible for our QA Operations Team.

Your Opportunities

• Personnel responsibility and management of the QA Operations Team
• Budget responsibility for QA Operations
• The jobholder operates as delegated Fachtechnische verantwortliche Person (FvP) / qualified Person (QP) for the release of pharmaceutical products. In this function carries out the immediate technical supervision on departments involved in generating GMP relevant data relevant for batch record review and release and thus fulfils duties according to HMP and AMBV- but also annex 16 of EG GMP Guide.
• The holder of the position bears the responsibility for the quality of the manufactured pharmaceutical products
• Work with production and MST teams to ensure that product quality is ensured during each process
• Ensure product release on time and every time (raw materials, bulk products semifinished and finished products)
• Responsible for coordination of all GMP related topics in batch record review and batch release
• Review and approval of relevant GxP documents
• Issuance and review of SOPs in the GxP related environment
• Management and approval of deviations and complaints
• Handling, tracking and ensuring in due time completion of deviations and complaints; including the related CAPAs and the performance of associated investigations
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) during audits from Health Authorities and Customers.

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 including manufacturing of solid dosage form
• 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.

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!