Quality Assurance (QA) Manager – Drug Substance | Quality Assurance (QA) Manager – Basel Drug Substance
Manpower
Job Summary
This critical role places you as the Quality Assurance Manager responsible for ensuring comprehensive quality oversight within a drug substance production unit in the greater Basel area. You will be the primary contact for production teams regarding all quality matters, ranging from raw material release to final validations. Key responsibilities include ensuring strict GMP compliance, reviewing and approving manufacturing documentation (both paper and electronic MES records), and ultimately authorizing the release of manufactured active ingredients. You will also manage non-conformances, CAPAs, and technical change requests, while actively participating in quality floor walks and supporting audits. This position requires a science or engineering background coupled with 3-5 years of specialized GMP QA experience in biotechnological manufacturing, offering a chance to drive continuous process improvement in a highly regulated environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree in a natural science or engineering field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or comparable area).
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance or GMP Compliance.
- Required experience in the manufacturing of biotechnological active ingredients (Drug Substance).
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
Languages
Additional
- Must possess strong team spirit and excellent communication skills. Proficiency with standard industry IT systems is required. The role offers flexible work arrangements (home office possible) but requires regular onsite presence in Basel. This is a contract role starting early 2026, running until September 2026 with potential for extension.
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