Senior Quality Manager for Product Lifecycle Projects | Senior Qualitätsmanager (m/w/d) für Produktlebenszyklus-Projekte

Evonik Industries AG

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Jan 22, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This Senior Quality Manager role is crucial for ensuring compliance and quality throughout the product lifecycle, focusing primarily on medical and pharmaceutical products under stringent GMP regulations. The core responsibilities involve creating and maintaining GMP specifications for raw materials and final products, executing supplier and external service provider qualifications, and managing Quality Assurance Agreements with contract manufacturers. Day-to-day duties include handling Change Control applications, reviewing validation documents and manufacturing instructions, conducting Quality Reviews for various components, and managing deviations, complaints, and CAPA processes during product introduction. The ideal candidate must hold a scientific degree (preferably PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Biology) and possess deep expertise in ISO 13485 for medical devices, GMP, and related quality/risk management standards (e.g., EXCiPACT, IPEC-GMP). This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, project management acumen, and excellent German and English language skills, serving as a central quality contact point supporting innovation and production at the Darmstadt site.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific degree (Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Biology), preferably PhD

Experience

  • Professional experience in project management
  • Professional experience with production processes and facilities for medical or pharmaceutical products under GMP guidelines (preferably in polymers)
  • Leadership experience (advantageous)
  • Experience in supplier management (advantageous)
  • Auditing experience (advantageous)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Deep knowledge of ISO 13485 for medical devices and other relevant quality/risk management regulations (e.g., EXCiPACT, IPEC-GMP).