Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.Location/Division Specific InformationFisher Clinical Services GmbH is a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and is a market leader in Clinical Supply Chain Management Services and Clinical Supplies for patients worldwide.You can find out more about our location in Weil am Rhein and Rheinfelden here: Discover impactful WorkUnder the direction of the Director Quality, the Manager Quality Assurance (QA) is responsible for overseeing the Quality Assurance team at the Weil am Rhein and Rheinfelden sites, ensuring that all quality systems and compliance standards are maintained. The role also involves leading compliance initiatives and maintaining continuous oversight across departments, aligning quality processes with both current and emerging regulations.This role provides strategic leadership in driving long-term quality initiatives and support in shaping the overall quality culture across the organization. The QA Manager includes full responsibility for the entire audit program, managing various types of audits including customer, internal, and regulatory audits, and acting as the audit host manager for these audits and inspections in GermanyA Day in the LifeResponsibility for the QR Approver Team, which includes managing all aspects related to investigations, CAPAs, and ensuring compliance in quality-related decisions. Furthermore,Oversight of the Batch Record Review process post-approval, ensuring adherence to EU GMP and local regulatory requirements, and serves as the deputy to the Responsible Person (RP) for GDP for the German sites.Strategic leadership to continuously enhance the quality management framework and strengthen regulatory compliance.Acting as the primary point of contact for quality-related client matters and serves as a key decision-maker in the absence of the Director Quality and participates in management meetings as needed. Quality Improvement Project Leadership:Lead and support the Quality Assurance team to meet regulatory and business requirements at FCS Germany sites.Serve as the main point of contact for clients, participating in regular meetings and providing client-specific KPIs.Compliance Management:Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous oversight across departments.Oversee the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) process, including feedback, implementation, and tracking.Maintain and review GlobalTrackWise events.Act as the deputy for the Responsible Person (RP) for Good Distribution Practice (GDP).Strategic Leadership:Oversee the entire audit program, including customer, internal, and regulatory audits.Ensure proper investigation and resolution of quality incidents and deviations.Oversee the Batch Record Review process post-approval.Lead quality improvement initiatives and set long-term strategic goals.Serve as the main point of contact for quality-related client matters and provide quality metrics.Plan and execute internal and external audits, and follow up on audit events.Analyze data to identify improvement areas and implement quality-enhancing changes.Escalate major quality issues to management.Collaborate with other departments to enhance quality standards and ensure cohesive practices.Keys to SuccessEducation:University degree in Pharmacy is preferredExperience:GxP training or experienceDemonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented tasksGMP QA and QC experience within packaging and distributionRoot cause analysis training and investigation report writingCompliance Expertise: In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements, including EU GMP and GDP, and the ability to ensure compliance across multiple functions.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesCompliance Expertise: In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements, including EU GMP and GDP, and the ability to ensure compliance across multiple functions.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, GlobalTrackWise, eDMS).Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and lead quality teams. Emphasis on internal communication skills is crucial, especially when working cross-functionally, to promote a strong quality culture and effective collaboration.Strong administrative and organizational skills.Fluency in German and English (B2 or higher level, both written and spoken).Proven ability to work effectively in team settings, lead diverse groups, with demonstrated team leadership/management experience, and excellent problem-solving skills.What we offerEmployment with an innovative, future-oriented organizationOutstanding career and development prospectsCompany pension scheme and other fringe benefitsExciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovationIf you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.Apply today Agency noticePlease note we are not interested in receiving unsolicited CVs from any personnel service providers. Should you choose to send us or upload any such candidate document they will not be acknowledged and will be deleted in line with our privacy policy.