Teamlead Quality Assurance Pharma

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**Teamlead Quality Assurance Pharma (FvP) (f/m/d)**

**What you’ll do**
Teamlead Quality Assurance Pharma (FvP) facilitates the function teamlead for the SQP team as well as for the legal function of the responsible person (FvP - technical responsible person) of DNP Branch Site Sisseln.

**We bring**
- A team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box
- A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees
- The encouragement you need to develop and achieve
- A role that is highly visible and allows you to build your brand
- A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas
- A safe, inclusive workplace where you feel welcome

**Your key responsibilities**

**SHE-requirements**:

- Management of the process in full conformity with the DSM SHE requirements.
- Is exemplary with his or her own SHE-behavior and ensures the adherence of his/her employees.
- Intervene if watching unsafe acts or conditions.

**Q-Requirements**:

- Inspection, testing and evaluation of the entire manufacturing documentation.
- Checking and approval of quality-relevant deviation reports and “out of specification” (OOS) results in the context of the manufacture and testing of API.
- Inspection and approval of specification documents (manufacturing instructions, inspection specifications, etc.) as part of the manufacture, packaging and inspection of finished medicinal products by commissioned third-party companies.
- Approval of all approval-relevant change request inquiries (MoCs) in area of responsibility.
- Coordination and prompt implementation of product recalls in collaboration with Swissmedic.
- Timely reporting of quality reports in accordance with Swissmedic specifications.
- Testing, evaluation and approval of “Product Quality Reports” for medicinal products.
- Ensure that quality aspects with regard to the medicinal products distributed conform to the GxP EU legislation, local legislation, guidelines and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Ensure that medicinal products are stored and distributed appropriately in accordance with GxP.
- Ensure that manufacturers, clients and affiliates involved in trade of medicinal products hold a valid GxP license.
- Supporting in decisions for the selection and qualification of logistics / transport service providers and distributor centers.
- Support the warehouse HUB in disposition of returned goods, including the decision on reintroduction into saleable stock.

**Interfaces**:

- First contact person in the area of responsibility for department heads, in case the matter is related to one single department at the DSM Sisseln site.
- Communication with and information of headquarter functions in the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for coordination, organization and execution of customer audits, third party audits and regulatory inspections on the Sisseln site.

**Resources**:

- Resource planning to obtain the operative capacity to act (number of employees, training, exchange).
- Personnel management, development and manpower planning (appraisal interview, coaching, holidays and other absences).
- Goal-oriented leadership and motivation for the SQS-Team.

**You bring**
- Academic background, preferably PhD / master or equivalent education in pharmacy, life science, chemistry, biology or bio-chemistry.
- 5+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and / or production facilities, as plant manager or laboratory head or senior product QA Manager.
- Experience and expertise in quality management and quality assurance issues are required.
- Solid and demonstrable knowledge of international GxP regulations / requirements and guidelines, industry practices, and experience implementing Quality Systems in a regulated environment.
- Expert knowledge of technical manufacturing processes, analytical testing, logístical processes
- The individual must have the ability to independently solve problems and can work crossculturally.
- Advanced Leadership skills including: good communication and social skills/ability to work effectively in a team, presentation skills as well as reliability / autonomous working skills.
- Convincing leadership style to foster quality thinking on the site / BG
- The individual should be a person of integrity and be fluent in German and English.
- Knowledge of chemical production processes and equipment.
- Relevant working experience in pharmaceutical industry as well as in a company with ISO certification.

**How to apply**
- Pre-employment screenings are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when further information is required.

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