Région Zurich, Switzerland · On-site · Long-term Contract · Senior level (5+ years) · German B2 mandatory · English professional
Assignment via a specialist pharma/biotech consulting firm — GXP Consulting Switzerland. Full administrative support and mission follow-up included.
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 aseptic filling and clinical batch production capacities .
As part of this transformation, the site is strengthening its shopfloor Compliance team for its aseptic manufacturing zones. 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 in aseptic filling environments.
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 aseptic production areas — your office is the shopfloor
Verify GMP compliance of practices in real time on aseptic filling lines; elevate and resolve issues immediately
Coach and support operators and line managers in adherence to SOPs and good manufacturing practices in aseptic environments
Investigate shopfloor deviations, drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA management) in production zones
Participate in quality reviews, walkthroughs, internal and regulatory inspections
Contribute actively to the EU Annex 1 compliance programme in aseptic 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
Demonstrated experience in aseptic manufacturing / sterile production (Classes B, C or D)
Strong practical knowledge of EU Annex 1, FDA 21 CFR, cGMP frameworks — applied on the ground, not just on paper
Proven experience with deviation management, CAPA, change control — on the ground, not just on paper
Hands‑on profile: genuinely comfortable working directly in aseptic 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)
Prior experience on aseptic filling lines or sterile manufacturing sites
What's Offered
Landmark‑scale site transformation programme — rare scope and long‑term visibility
Key role at the heart of aseptic 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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