Senior Quality Manager, Contract Manufacturing Organization (Monoclonal Antibody) | Biotechnologist (m/w/d)

Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH

Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Nov 11, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This senior role requires a highly qualified professional to serve as the primary quality contact and manager of quality oversight for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) handling oncology products, specifically focusing on Monoclonal Antibody manufacturing. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing critical quality topics such as change control, deviations, and complaints, defining and tracking effective CAPAs, and independently reviewing and approving key documents like APQRs and PPQ reports. A crucial part of the role involves preparing and negotiating Quality Agreements (QAAs) with CMOs and ensuring compliance with DS quality standards (GMP/GDP) and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology or a related pharmaceutical science, possesses at least five years of relevant pharmaceutical experience, including specialized experience in GxP environments and monoclonal antibody manufacturing. Success in this position requires excellent international GMP/GDP knowledge, strong diplomatic communication skills, and a solution-oriented mindset to ensure consistent, high-quality product supply to global markets while contributing to the continuous improvement of the corporate Quality Management System.

Required Skills

Education

University/FH/Master degree in natural or pharmaceutical sciences (preferred in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or comparable program)

Experience

  • At least five years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry
  • At least two years in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Management (preferable in Shop Floor QA activities or QA Oversight for Manufacturing Activities)
  • At least two years in a GxP environment in a position involved in monoclonal antibody manufacturing

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Must possess assertiveness and strong communication skills paired with a diplomatic attitude during negotiations; Requirement to perform audits at different suppliers as needed; Must support CMOs during Authority Inspections; High quality consciousness and solution-oriented mindset required.