Novartis
Pharma
QAComplianceLead(m/f/d)
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“QA Compliance Lead (m/f/d) at Novartis. Skills: Quality Assurance, Compliance, GMP, Regulatory frameworks. Provide leadership. Provide strategic oversight”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 15 years experience, Progressive experience in QA, GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment, Senior QA leadership roles, Accountability for compliance strategy, Deep expertise in cGMP, Quality Systems expertise, Regulatory frameworks expertise, Extensive experience leading inspections, Experience leading audits, Experience leading remediation programs, University degree in Life Sciences, University degree in Pharmacy, University degree in Chemistry, University degree in Biotechnology
Nice to Have
Fluent in German
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic oversight
Act as senior quality authority
Own Quality Management System
Develop Quality Management System
Lead GxP risk management
Govern GxP risk management
Lead incident management
Govern incident management
Lead compliance remediation
Govern compliance remediation
Ensure regulatory oversight
Ensure quality oversight
Drive quality culture
Partner with senior stakeholders
Coach senior professionals
Develop senior professionals
Champion Lean Leadership
Champion operational excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior stakeholders; Manufacturing; Technical Operations; Regulatory; Global Quality
Communication Scope
Executive presence
Full Job Description
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach 296 million people worldwide. We want to create an inclusive workplace where every one of us can be our best and true selves, so that together we can discover more, reach underserved communities and reimagine medicine. Company Name: Novartis Summary Location: Stein, Switzerland We are seeking a highly senior Quality Assurance Compliance leader to safeguard and continuously strengthen our GMP compliance landscape in Switzerland. This role is designed for an experienced quality authority who brings deep regulatory credibility, strategic oversight, and confident leadership in complex, regulated environments. About the Role Key responsibilities: * Provide overall leadership and strategic oversight of Quality Compliance activities across the site in line with cGxP requirements * Act as the senior quality authority for audits, inspections, and health authority interactions, ensuring sustained inspection readiness * Own and continuously develop the Quality Management System (QMS), including deviations, CAPAs, change control, and data integrity * Lead and govern GxP risk management, incident management, and compliance remediation activities * Ensure effective regulatory and quality oversight of site activities, suppliers, and service providers * Drive a strong quality culture, serving as a role model for integrity, accountability, and patient focus * Partner closely with senior stakeholders across Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Regulatory, and Global Quality * Coach and develop senior quality professionals, ensuring sustainable expertise and succession within the organization * Champion Lean Leadership and operational excellence initiatives. Essential Requirements : * Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Quality Assur
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