Contract Role: QC Project Lead
Duration: 10 months with possibility of extension
Location: Visp
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
QC Project Lead
to join a cross-functional project environment within a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting. In this contract role, you will act as the
single point of contact for Quality Control (QC)
within project teams, ensuring strategic alignment across Quality Assurance, Operations, MSAT, Engineering, and external stakeholders.
You will independently represent QC interests, drive communication between internal and external partners, and ensure that QC activities are delivered
on time, within scope, and cost-efficiently
, even under changing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary QC representative in cross-functional project teams
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers
* Plan, prepare, and oversee production campaigns from a QC perspective
* Manage and process change requests and deviations in compliance with GMP requirements
* Coordinate and support customer audits and regulatory inspections
* Calculate, track, and monitor QC-related project costs
* Independently coordinate, prioritize, and schedule QC activities across analytical laboratories and project stakeholders
* Ensure clear and effective communication between QC, production, program management, process development, and quality teams
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Master's degree or PhD in Natural Sciences (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences)
* Experience working in a
GMP-regulated environment
; QC experience is a strong advantage
* Strong communication skills in
German and English
(written and spoken)
* Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., MS Office)
* Experience with pharmaceutical or laboratory systems (e.g., DMS, LIMS, quality management tools) is an advantage
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Personal Attributes
* Proactive, independent, and detail-oriented working style
* Comfortable operating in matrix and interdisciplinary teams
* Customer-focused with a structured, solution-oriented mindset
* Calm and effective under pressure, even in dynamic project environments
* Open, collaborative communicator with a team-player attitude