Expert Production Quality
Expert Production Quality (Deviation Management) (w/m/d)
Location: Switzerland (On‑site 4 days/week)
Contract: 6‑month temporary assignment (extension possible)
Start: As soon as possible
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Medical Device Manufacturing
We are looking for an experienced, fast, and hands‑on Expert in Production Quality to support deviation management across multiple production areas. You will join the Production Quality department, which sits within the Production organization and acts as the operational bridge between Production and Quality.
This is a high‑impact assignment, created to stabilize deviation handling and reduce a significant backlog. The environment is fast‑paced, highly operational, and requires immediate effectiveness.
If you thrive in shop‑floor settings, enjoy root cause analysis, and can independently drive deviations to closure, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage deviations and product quality issues independently
- Review batch documentation and create deviation timelines
- Perform root cause analysis and risk assessments
- Support batch release vs. rejection decisions
- Implement or support corrective actions (CAPA)
- Collaborate closely with production, technicians, and planning
- Trigger trial runs when needed
Typical deviations: dimensional issues (e.g., syringe length), packaging defects (e.g., cracks)
Requirements
- Strong deviation management experience in regulated manufacturing
- Pharma or medical device (ISO 13485) background
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, IPC, and GMP
- Fast, precise, hands‑on working style; able to operate independently
- Strong communication skills and ability to escalate appropriately
- Fluent German and English (mandatory)
Interested?
If you would like to take on a responsible role, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please submit your CV.
Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Switzerland can be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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