Project Lead (6566)

Project Lead (QC) – 6566

Our client, a global leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients in both the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a Project Lead (QC) based in Visp (Switzerland) for an initial 6-month contract position with possible extension(s).

As a member of the QC Project lead team, you will be responsible for communication with production, QA and external customers. As a single point of contact in cross-functional project teams, you will represent quality control (QC) and drive strategic alignment in collaboration with QA, OPS, MSAT and engineering. The Project Lead is independent and makes decisions on QC representation.

Within the matrix organization of the project team, you will always be in close contact with the analytical laboratories as well as with the program management, process development, production, and quality assurance departments, among others. Through excellent planning and management of the project, you will ensure the timely and cost-efficient processing of orders, even in the face of changing customer wishes and priorities.

Main Responsibilities:

·      Establishing and maintaining customer relationships

·      Preparation and supervision of production campaigns

·      Processing of change requests and deviations under GMP

·      Supervision of customer audits and inspections by authorities

·      Calculate and monitor QC costs in the project

·      Independent coordination, prioritization and scheduling of QC tasks

Qualifications & Experience:

·      Swiss or EU citizens with a work permit for Switzerland

·      Master's or PhD in the natural sciences (biology, biochemistry or pharmaceuticals)

·      Experience in the GMP environment as well as in quality control is an advantage

·      Good communication skills in German and English are a must

·      Experienced handling of common software applications (MS Office) is required. Knowledge of individual pharmaceutical/laboratory software (e.g. Documentum, LIMS, Trackwise) is an advantage

·      Good comprehension and very good organizational skills round off your profile