Quality Manager, Analytical Quality
応募 後で応募 求人ID R0160185 掲載日 08/11/2025 Location:Zurich, Switzerland; Siegen, GermanyBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a Quality Manager, Analytical Quality to provide technical quality oversight for commercial vaccine manufacturing and quality control activities across internal and external sites. In this role, you will take quality decisions, lead analytical method lifecycle management, and contribute to the commercialization and lifecycle management of global vaccine products. You will act as a subject matter expert in analytical methods, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and corporate standards.
How you contribute
Lead cross-functional meetings with internal and external laboratories and subject matter experts.
Drive analytical method lifecycle management (LCM) and oversee multi-site assay transfers.
Act as SME for analytical methods, including biological, molecular biological, and microbiological methods used in commercial release testing.
Troubleshoot and investigate laboratory and manufacturing issues in collaboration with technical experts.
Apply statistical analysis for data interpretation to resolve complex analytical issues.
Review and approve validation protocols, reports, SOPs, and regulatory documents.
Ensure compliance of methods with GMP, pharmacopeial, and industry standards.
Collaborate with contract manufacturing/testing organizations and regulatory authorities.
Support supplier audits, reagent management, and improvement of analytical processes.
What You Bring to Takeda
Master’s degree in pharmaceutical science, biotechnology, chemistry, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of leadership or project lead experience within QC or QA (oversight of QC activities).
Strong expertise in analytical methods transfer, statistical data analysis, and cGMP compliance.
Experience with vaccines and biologics manufacturing/testing in an outsourced environment preferred.
Excellent communication skills; able to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong leadership skills in a matrix organization.
Fluent in English (German is a plus).
Six Sigma Lean Laboratory certification (Greenbelt/Blackbelt) preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 20%.
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