Novartis

Pharma

QAComplianceLead(m/f/d)

$200–280k ~AI est. Stein, Aargau, Switzerland FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“QA Compliance Lead (m/f/d) at Novartis. Skills: Quality Assurance, Compliance, GMP, Regulatory frameworks. Provide leadership. Provide strategic oversight”

Industry & Context.

Pharma

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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