Context A global pharmaceutical leader is transforming its site in the Zurich region through a major investment programme — including EU Annex 1 compliance, a greenfield facility, and new clinical batch production capacities.
As part of this transformation, the site is strengthening its shopfloor Compliance team. This is not a desk-based quality role — it is a hands-on position embedded directly within production, working alongside operators and line managers to drive real-time GMP compliance.
If you thrive on the production floor, know GMP inside out, and can coach as well as challenge — this role was built for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide on-the-floor quality presence within production areas — your office is the shopfloor
* Verify GMP compliance of practices in real time on production lines; escalate and resolve issues immediately
* Coach and support operators and line managers in adherence to SOPs and good manufacturing practices
* Investigate shopfloor deviations, drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA management)
* Participate in quality reviews, walkthroughs, internal and regulatory inspections
* Contribute actively to the EU Annex 1 compliance programme in production zones
* Work closely with Production, QA and Engineering teams across a complex multi-project environment
Your Profile
* Required:
* Scientific degree — pharmacy, chemistry, biology or engineering
* 5+ years of hands-on experience in shopfloor quality or compliance within a GMP pharma or biotech environment
* Strong practical knowledge of EU Annex 1, FDA 21 CFR, cGMP frameworks
* Proven experience with deviation management, CAPA, change control — on the ground, not just on paper
* Hands-on profile: genuinely comfortable working directly in production areas
* Fluent German (B2 minimum — mandatory for this position)
* Professional English
Strong assets
* Autonomous, rigorous, with strong interpersonal and coaching skills
* Experience with regulatory inspections (FDA, Swissmedic, EMA)
What's Offered
* Landmark-scale site transformation programme — rare scope and long-term visibility
* Key role at the heart of production — direct impact on quality, compliance and patient safety
* Strategic projects: EU Annex 1 upgrade, greenfield build, clinical batch scale-up
* Long-term contract with strong extension potential
* International environment, cross-functional teams, global standards
* Confidential process — guaranteed response within 48 hours
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