QA/QC Manager

- Medical cannabis production Switzerland - 

QA/QC Manager

The company
PhytoVitality is an innovative production company who produces medicinal cannabis as a raw material for the Swiss and international market. Our high-tech/automated greenhouse (15.000m2), including processing area is located in Weiningen in the Greater Zurich area.

The medicinal cannabis industry is a merging market and since the change of law (august 2022) a growing industry in Switzerland. PhytoVitality is a leading Swiss production company with the ambition to become a respected player within the international medicinal cannabis industry, complying with the highest quality standards in the market (GACP, EU-GMP & ISO 9001). In the position of QA/QC manager you will be responsible to develop, implement and manage the respective protocols and activities related to GACP & GMP manufacturing. An unique change to be involved and leading in the process of developing and managing a new processing facility.

Main responsibilities:

• Member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team for medical cannabis cultivation
• Project responsibility for the development, construction and implementation of a GMP production area (from design to Swissmedic approval)
• Responsible for the daily processing operation and team (10+ employees)
• Prepare, review, and/or approve internal SOPs and other GMP/GDP related documentation
• Support the Head of Quality management and execute QA/QC activities
• Qualification and Validation activities
• Accountability for GMP compliance of batches produced in your area of responsibility
• Responsible for IPCs and QC in internal or external laboratory

Education & Experience:

• You have a background in biotechnology, biochemistry, biochemical or technical engineering, pharmaceutical science or similar disciplines
• Relevant working experience in a Pharma environment and/or Drug Product Manufacturing is a plus
• knowledge of drug product manufacturing, control, packaging and distribution procedures 
• Experience in working in a GMP/GDP environment
• Understanding of GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practice) is a plus
• Professional experience in working with medicinal cannabis is a plus

Skills:

• Strong planning, prioritizing and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (fluent in German and English, verbal and in written)
• Accurate working and documentation style
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Independent and hands-on working style, team player, self-motivated, proactive and ability to deal with changes

The company offers you

• An unique chance to be involved and leading in the process of developing and managing a new GMP processing facility.
• Working in an inspiring environment with a good and enthusiastic team
• Working for a pioneer within the European cannabis industry

 

Please send your CV, references and motivation.

PhytoVitality AG
Mr Bart den Hertog