QC Project Lead

As a QC Project Leader at the Visp site, you will act as the central interface between Quality Control, Production, Quality Assurance, MSAT, Engineering, and external customers. You will represent QC as a single point of contact within cross-functional project teams, driving strategic alignment and ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective execution of QC activities in a GMP environment. This role requires a high degree of independence, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the QC representative and single point of contact in cross-functional project teams

• Establish, maintain, and manage customer relationships

• Prepare, coordinate, and oversee production and QC support for manufacturing campaigns

• Manage change requests and deviations in accordance with GMP requirements

• Support and supervise customer audits and regulatory inspections

• Calculate, monitor, and control QC-related project costs

• Independently coordinate, prioritize, and schedule QC activities across analytical laboratories

• Ensure timely, cost-efficient project execution while adapting to changing customer requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree or PhD in natural sciences (biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field)
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment; experience in Quality Control is a strong advantage
• Fluent German and English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with pharmaceutical or laboratory systems (e.g. Documentum, LIMS, Trackwise) is an advantage
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail