QA Compliance Expert – Sampling and Manufacturing (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

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Location: Kundl, Austria
Relocation Support: This role is based in Kundl, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
You’ll help ensure that every material entering our production pipeline meets strict quality standards. In this role, you’ll oversee sampling and compliance activities, support manufacturing plant and system readiness, and work closely with cross‑functional teams to maintain safe and reliable operations.

 

Job Description

Essential Requirements:

• Ensure GxP‑compliant sampling of incoming materials at external warehouse, including oversight of sampling areas and equipment.
• Manage deviation and change control processes and author area‑specific documents such as SOPs.
• Oversee training and support for external sampler teams, including maintaining training matrices and conducting sessions.
• Support compliance across manufacturing plant, including room and equipment qualification oversight.
• Provide QA expertise during audits and inspections.
• Contribute to lifecycle activities such as maintenance, risk assessments and periodic reviews.
• Drive harmonization of GxP documentation and support continuous improvement and cross‑functional quality initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

• Completed scientific or technical degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, or comparable field.
• Minimum three years of experience in Good Practice (GxP) or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environments.
• Initial experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Production compliance topics.
• Strong analytical and solution‑oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Fluent German and English communication skills at level C1 or higher.
• Ability to work across functions with strong collaboration and organizational skills

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is €64.023,54/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

 

Skills Desired

Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Integrity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Digital saviness, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Requirements knowledge