About this role
Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.
With over 1700 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.
As a Group Expert QCIO , you will play a key role representing Group Quality Control (QC) in projects involving new pipeline products, the optimization of licensed products, technology transfers and continuous improvements. Working closely with stakeholders from QC, R&D and Method Validation, you will coordinate critical analytical activities and ensure successful collaboration across functions and sites. This position is ideal for someone with a strong analytical background who enjoys leading projects, building relationships and bringing people together to achieve common goals.
This is a temporary position based in Vienna, starting as soon as possible and running until 30.04.2027 .
Join us in shaping our vision of providing new health solutions advancing human life.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
- Drive and coordinate innovation and improvement projects within Group QC
- Act as the key link between project teams, analytical experts, Group QC Method Validation and local QC organisations
- Coordinate and follow up analytical method development, validation and transfer activities across development and technology transfer projects
- Represent Group QC in cross-functional project teams and provide quality control expertise
- Prepare and present analytical method status assessments, analytical risk assessments and project updates to stakeholders
- Drive GMP-related activities including risk assessments, change controls, SOPs and other quality documentation
Your expertise and ideal skill set
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Experience with analytical methods and method validation in a GMP-regulated environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and sites
- Experience of coordinating projects and driving activities to completion
- Ability to work independently and navigate a global organisation with multiple stakeholders
- Fluency in German and English
Your department - where you make an impact
- Group Innovation for QC Operations collaborates closely with other departments to support the development of new pipeline products, the optimization of licensed products, and technology transfers.
- The team combines project leadership and analytical expertise to support product development, product lifecycle activities and technology transfers
- Working closely with stakeholders across functions and sites, the department contributes to the continuous development of Octapharma's global Quality Control organisation
"What I appreciate most about leading this team is the combination of a collaborative atmosphere and the opportunity to make a real impact across our global organisation. Although we are a relatively small team, we work closely with colleagues, experts and stakeholders across multiple sites and functions. As Group Expert QCIO, you will play a key role in supporting Octapharma’s analytical development, validation and technology transfer activities, helping ensure that our global Quality Control organisation can meet both current and future business needs. If you enjoy bringing people together, driving projects forward and building strong collaborations, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference." — Barbara Malkowsky, Group Head QC Method Validation and Analytical Lifecycle
Thrive with us
- Company restaurant & meal subsidy
- Training & further education
- Health promotion
- Parking spaces and good public transport connections
- Company and team events
Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits
The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4,355.55 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.
It´s in our blood
We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.
Larissa Amling
Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.
Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien
T: +43 664 789 53 728
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