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QA Compliance Lead (m/f/d)
Company 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
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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 Assurance and Compliance within a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment
Proven track record in senior QA leadership roles, with clear accountability for compliance strategy and inspection outcomes
Deep expertise in cGMP, Quality Systems, and regulatory frameworks (EMA, FDA, Swissmedic)
Extensive experience leading health authority inspections, audits, and complex remediation programs
Strong credibility and executive presence when interacting with senior internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and challenge at senior management level
University degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage for Switzerland
Benefits & Rewards
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation:
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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QA Compliance Lead (m/f/d)
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