CHE - Zurich
12 hours ago
Technically Responsible Person (FvP) / Qualified Person (m/f/d)
- Publication date:15 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:CHE - Zurich
Job summary
Pfizer has been developing innovative medicines and vaccines for over 170 years. Join a team dedicated to improving patient lives sustainably.
Tasks
- Serve as the technically responsible person for drug portfolios.
- Ensure compliance with Swiss health laws, GDP, and GMP.
- Manage quality systems and oversee regulatory inspections.
Skills
- Degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or related field required.
- Extensive knowledge of Swiss legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Strong communication skills and experience in team leadership.
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About the job
Pfizer has been researching and developing innovative medicines and vaccines for over 170 years. Our goal: to sustainably improve the lives of patients. In addition to marketing over 100 products in the Swiss market, Pfizer AG is strongly committed to the research landscape in Switzerland – especially with the Pfizer Research Award since 1992, but also with other awards and partnerships. Become part of our strong team!
Technically Responsible Person (FvP) / Qualified Person (m/f/d)
permanent position in Zurich
What you will achieve:
- You take on the role of the technically responsible person (FvP) for the pharmaceutical portfolio and additionally act as the responsible person for narcotics
- You are responsible for technical management according to the Swiss Therapeutic Products Act (HMG), GDP and GMP requirements
- You carry out market releases for medicines and medical devices
- You ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal quality guidelines
- You evaluate and release product batches, including deviation management and CAPA processes
- You maintain and develop the quality management system (QMS)
- You are the contact person for authorities (e.g., Swissmedic), inspections, and audits
- Develop highly motivated and competent colleagues
- You train employees in quality and regulatory requirements
- You collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., logistics, sales, regulatory affairs, country management) and external partners
What you bring:
- University degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related field of biosciences
- Good knowledge of Swiss legislation
- Recognition as a Technically Responsible Person by Swissmedic
- Many years of experience as a Technically Responsible Person (FvP) in Switzerland
- Several years of professional experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or sales of medicines
- At least 3 years of experience in team leadership in a comparable position in the pharmaceutical industry
- Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements (HMG, GMP, GDP)
- Excellent German and English skills (French or Italian an advantage)
- Strong communication skills, sense of responsibility and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
What we offer you:
- Fair compensation and attractive benefits
- Attractive occupational pension plan
- Focus on health and well-being: Healthy Pfizer Living, membership at MyClubs, various sports events to participate in such as Bike to Work, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion activities and other company events
- Flexible working hours with home office option
- Diverse career and development opportunities through e.g. Pfizer Learning Academy, Growth Gigs
- An open and appreciative corporate culture
- The opportunity to engage socially
Together we stand for:
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives – To fulfill our corporate purpose, a value-oriented corporate culture guides our actions. Pfizer's values are: Courage, Excellence, Equity & Joy. Learn more about Pfizer as an employer at: www.pfizer.ch
Convinced?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application with complete documents (CV and cover letter – you can add and upload these and other documents under "My Professional Experience" below your CV). Apply today at www.pfizer.ch .
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