Location

Schaftenau, Austria

Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Ready to step into a leadership role? The Quality Team Leader QA Operations offers the chance to lead a growing QA Operations team across QA microbiology, shopfloor quality, and packaging material release.

In this role, you will , ensure GMP-compliant QA oversight of manufacturing operations, microbiological control and materialbatch release processes. You will, and act as a key quality partner across production and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach, and develop the QA Operations team in a growing manufacturing environment
- Ensure compliant and timely release of packaging materials in line with GMP and regulatory requirements
- Provide Quality Assurance oversight for operational activities across the production area
- Ensure implementation and maintenance of the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) and adherence to Annex 1 requirements within operational units
- Provide QA oversight of environmental monitoring (EM), microbiological controls, and contamination control measures
- Support operations with strong technical quality expertise and practical decision making
- Manage complex cross-functional quality topics, including including deviations, investigations, and ambiguous or grey-area situations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to inspection readiness
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Control, and Material Planning teams

Essential Requirements





- Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field
- Strong experience in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
- Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and quality compliance requirements
- Experience with batch release, audit management, and inspection support
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and regulatory expectations
- Very good German and strong English communication skills

Desirable Requirements

- Previous experience in an operations-focused manufacturing environment
- Resilience, agility, and confidence working in a fast-changing setting

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

- In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group.
- 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 €78.383,90/year (on a full-time basis). The vigente 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 and Inclusion:

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

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Quality Team Leader QA Operations (m/w/d) (Iquitos)
🏢 Biopharma Careers
📍 Iquitos