QA Compliance Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Swisslinx
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Zürich, Switzerland
Summary: The QA Compliance Specialist role involves supporting the local Swiss Establishment License through quality assurance (QA) and quality management system (QMS) activities within a global pharmaceutical company. The position requires cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with licensing, manage quality documentation, and support global trading operations. The role is contract-based and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on pharmaceutical quality and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute day-to-day QMS activities including change control, deviations, CAPAs, SOPs, and documentation
- Ensure accurate and compliant record keeping across all QMS elements
- Support mapping and migration of GxP activities related to the Swiss Principal
- Collaborate with internal teams to support integration and licensing compliance
- Contribute to maintenance of the Establishment License and global trading compliance
- Help ensure customer complaints are addressed and supplier/customer approvals are in place
- Support execution of self-inspections and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Key Skills:
- Native German speaker or excellent command of German, with fluency in English
- Scientific degree (life sciences or related field)
- Sound knowledge of Swiss healthcare legislation, GDP/GxP regulations, and QA industry standards
- Previous experience in a Responsible Person (RP) role preferred
- Experience with distribution, warehousing, and transportation in a pharmaceutical setting
- Proficiency with SAP and experience in QMS integration or data migration
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Comfortable working in cross-functional, global, and multicultural teams
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Zürich
Country: Switzerland
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Location: Zurich area, Switzerland
Duration: 01/07/2025 to 31/12/2025 with possible extension
Job description
Join a global pharmaceutical leader in supporting the local Swiss Establishment License through QA and QMS activities. As QA Compliance Specialist, you'll work cross-functionally to ensure licensing compliance, manage quality documentation, and support global trading operations.
Requirements
- Execute day-to-day QMS activities including change control, deviations, CAPAs, SOPs, and documentation
- Ensure accurate and compliant record keeping across all QMS elements
- Support mapping and migration of GxP activities related to the Swiss Principal
- Collaborate with internal teams to support integration and licensing compliance
- Contribute to maintenance of the Establishment License and global trading compliance
- Help ensure customer complaints are addressed and supplier/customer approvals are in place
- Support execution of self-inspections and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Competences
- Native German speaker or excellent command of German, with fluency in English
- Scientific degree (life sciences or related field)
- Sound knowledge of Swiss healthcare legislation, GDP/GxP regulations, and QA industry standards
- Previous experience in a Responsible Person (RP) role preferred
- Experience with distribution, warehousing, and transportation in a pharmaceutical setting
- Proficiency with SAP and experience in QMS integration or data migration
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Comfortable working in cross-functional, global, and multicultural teams
Compensation benefits
This is a contract position with Swisslinx, offering you the opportunity to work in a dynamic global environment while helping ensure pharmaceutical quality and regulatory compliance.