Quality Operations Manager (f/m/d)

Job title: Quality Operations Manager (f/m/d)

Company: MSD


Job description: Job DescriptionOur Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.For our site in Krems, we are currently looking for a:Quality Operations Manager (f/m/d)MissionLead Quality Operations.Establish and maintain the Quality Operations unit according to Austrian Drug Law, European GMP and USDA requirements at our Animal Health Vaccine manufacturing site Krems.Main tasksResponsible for occupational safety, health and environment within Quality Operations departmentLead the Quality Operations team, Coach and Develop Employees including QPEnd responsible for the Quality Assurance related activities during manufacturing and control of drug products, from starting materials inspection, intermediates to finished goods shippingProvide expertise knowledge to operations to resolve shop floor issues and/or implement corrections.Ensure deviations and complaints are evaluated by quality operations in a timely manner, escalate when needed, and support the investigation process.Work with QC, Supply Chain and Operations to meet business requirement (such as release on time).Oversee the timely coordination and completion of the Product Quality Review (PQR/APR)Review and approve risk assessments, change requests, deviations, investigations, and associated CAPAsReview and approve GMP documents according to approval matrix (SOPs, protocols, reports…)Support the quality risk management processEnsure QOps personnel is trained in the appropriate SOPsSupport and provide guidance in qualification and validation activities.Assist internal Quality Initiatives and internal audits as required. Assist as needed with Health Authorities inspections.Responsible for QOps budgetProvide continuous improvement of quality processes and systems by using Production System (MPS), lean six sigma.Education and SkillsCompleted scientific/technical university studies (biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology or comparable disciplines)More than 10 years of professional quality experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical technology industry in various rolesExperienced team leader and manager,Experienced in moderation of problem-solving working in a cross functional teamVery good English and German skillsKnowledge in lean (Six Sigma or similar)We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is EUR 79.600 and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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Expected salary: €79600 per year

Location: Krems An Der Donau, Niederösterreich

Job date: Wed, 21 May 2025 02:01:08 GMT

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