Senior Manager, Quality – Responsible Person

Role Overview

• Act as the Responsible Person (RP) in accordance with Article 11 of the Swiss Ordinance on Establishment Licenses
• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Swiss entity
• Ensure full GMP/GDP compliance for import, wholesale distribution, export, and foreign trade activities
• Provide end-to-end GMP quality oversight of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
• Hold final authority for quality-related decisions to protect patient safety and regulatory compliance
• Lead Swissmedic inspections and manage internal and external audits
• Champion a Right-First-Time and continuous improvement culture across internal teams and partners
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality professionals

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology
• Recognized qualification as Responsible Person or Qualified Person
• Senior-level Quality experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong expertise in GMP/GDP, sterile and oral dosage forms preferred
• Proven experience overseeing third-party manufacturers
• Fluent in English and French
• Confident leader with strong decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Make a tangible impact on patient safety and product quality
• Work within a global pharmaceutical organization with strong values and purpose
• Take on a high-visibility leadership role within a regulated Swiss environment
• Collaborate with international teams across Europe, the US, and MENA regions