Senior Quality Assurance Manager (m/f/d)

Viatris Pharma GmbHAt VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.We do so via:Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; andPartnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.The Role & What You Will Be DoingAs Senior Manager Quality Assurance and Deputy QP (FvP), you will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and product quality across several Swiss legal entities. Your main responsibilities include:Acting as Deputy QP (FvP), including batch disposition, recalls, and ensuring GDP-compliant distributionLeading and maintaining the local Quality Management System (QMS) in line with GMP/GDP standardsServing as primary quality contact for Swissmedic, cantonal authorities, and external partnersConducting management reviews, self-inspections, and release of reworked batches/productsActing as Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) under the Swiss Medical Devices OrdinanceManaging responsibilities related to narcotics and controlled substances according to Swiss regulationsHandling deviations, complaints, CAPA activities, and product recallsApproving and maintaining quality-relevant documentation (SOPs, PQRs, Technical Quality Agreements)Supporting supplier qualification and overseeing training activitiesAbout Your Skills & ExperienceFor this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:University degree in pharmacy or a scientific discipline (e.g., chemistry, biology)8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including minimum 5 years in Quality AssuranceProven experience as Swiss QP (FvP) or Deputy QP (minimum 3 years)In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (TPA, MPLO, GDP, GMP, BetmG)Strong decision-making and communication skills, able to act independently and responsiblyFluency in English and German (spoken and written); French is a plusExperience in liaising with Swissmedic and international regulatory authorities is an advantageAt Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.Why Viatris?At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.Diversity & Inclusion at ViatrisAt Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-InclusionSustainability at ViatrisCorporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibilityAt Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.