Site Quality Head (w/m/d) 100%

Switzerland, Liesberg

Acino wurde 1836 gegründet und ist ein pharmazeutisches Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in Zürich, das sich auf ausgewählte Märkte im Nahen Osten, in Afrika, der GUS-Region und Lateinamerika konzentriert. Mit über 3.000 Mitarbeitern in 90 Ländern liefern wir qualitativ hochwertige Arzneimittel, um die Gesundheitsversorgung in diesen aufstrebenden Märkten erschwinglich zu machen, und nutzen unsere hochwertigen pharmazeutischen Produktionskapazitäten und unser Netzwerk, um führende Unternehmen durch Auftragsherstellung und Auslizenzierung zu beliefern.

Site Quality Head 100 % (m/w/d)

“Lead with purpose and precision—join Acino as Site Quality Head in Liesberg/Aesch and shape the future of pharmaceutical excellence across global markets.”

Main Tasks:

Subject matter and/or personnel leadership of the Site Quality Switzerland with all departments and working groups subordinate to the organizational chart

Drives a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence, fostering cross-functional collaboration and talent development

Leads inspections and audit readiness and CAPA oversight, ensuring inspection preparedness and timely remediation

Supports the implementation and integration of digital quality systems (e.g., Helix), with a strong focus on data integrity and system validation

May serve as a Qualified Person (FvP) or deputy, in accordance with Swissmedic requirements

Collaborates closely with the Site Head Switzerland and reports functionally to the Head of Corporate Quality Assurance and Compliance

Champions cultural change and harmonization across legacy systems as part of Acino’s transformation journey

Leads risk-based decision-making across the site, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of quality and compliance risks

Demonstrates strong judgment in managing ambiguity and navigating “grey zones” in regulatory, operational, and cross-functional contexts

Implementation of local quality systems that comply with Acino standards and local regulations and all regulations of the respective countries in which the products are marketed

Preparation of the Site Quality Plan including review and approval of SOPs, PQRs, Site Master File

Optimization and simplification of processes in the area of Site Quality Switzerland and in the interfaces to the other areas of quality as well as to the corporate functions within Acino Group

Supervising and monitoring of the qualification/certification of suppliers, service providers and contract laboratories

Responsible for preparation and monitoring of the budget for the area of Site Quality Switzerland (cost centers, personnel, investments)

Review Board, Corporate Quality Review Board, Safety Board and other ad hoc meetings

Escalation of quality issues in accordance with applicable Acino quality directives

Approval or rejection of all procedures or specifications affecting the identity, strength, quality, and purity of the product

· Creates and nurtures a high-performing, empowered quality team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence across all QA functions.

Education in pharmacy, natural sciences or equivalent

Strong understanding of the EU GMP regulations and several years of experience in the GMP regulated environment, preferably in Quality (QA, QC)

Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to connect and quickly create

relationships with people at all levels of the organization

· Digitally savvy, with experience in digital QMS platforms, data integrity principles, and system integration projects

· Proven ability to manage risk and lead through uncertainty with sound judgment and strategic foresight

Very good skills in German and English (oral and written)

Clear view of priorities and cross-functional thinking

Decision-making skills and talent for dealing with complexity and ambiguity

Analytical and cross-functional way of thinking

Wir bei Acino gehen über die Grenzen hinaus, um hochwertige pharmazeutische Produkte zu liefern, die das Leben von Patienten verbessern. Angetrieben von unserem gemeinsamen Ziel, bedürftigen Menschen Zugang zu Medikamenten zu verschaffen, liegt unsere Stärke in unserem einzigartigen Know-how und unserer Präsenz in aufstrebenden und wachstumsstarken Märkten. Wir sind stolz darauf, den Status quo in der pharmazeutischen Industrie herauszufordern, und blicken stets mit offenem Blick in die Zukunft.

Kommen Sie zu Acino, in ein dynamisches und schnell wachsendes Umfeld, in dem Ihre Beiträge einen echten Unterschied machen können.

Acino ist ein Arbeitgeber, der die Chancengleichheit fördert.

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