Marketing Company Operations Quality (mcoq) Specialist - (f/m/d)

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager / Deputy Responsible Person

Location: Vienna, Austria

Type: Permanent

Please submit your application in English

Introduction to Role

Join our QA team at AstraZeneca, where you will ensure quality oversight, maintain our license to operate, and foster an environment of continuous improvement in collaboration with our local and global functions. This is your chance to shape the future of AstraZeneca in Austria and apply entrepreneurial thinking that drives the company forward.

Accountabilities

Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop, support and drive excellence in GDP and Quality activities in order to meet the AZ objectives and to maintain the local Licence to Operate (LTO) at MC Austria.
• Manage the implementation of, and adherence to, national regulations of the authorities and AstraZeneca Standard for Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Distribution Practices, in the Marketing Company.
• Handle quality complaints and returns.
• Perform recalls in alignment with national health authority and global AstraZeneca functions.
• Qualify suppliers and customers.
• Responsible for GDP inspections together with the Responsible Person.
• Responsible for internal AstraZeneca audits together with the Responsible Person.
• Act as a GDP expert and perform self-inspections, handle deviations and CAPAs. Change management and risk management are also part of your tasks.
• Create and revise GDP SOPs.
• Management and approval of Quality Agreements with the manufacturers and with service providers.
• Conduct quarterly management reviews together with the Responsible Person.
• Responsible for GMP/GDP trainings together with the Responsible Person.

Crucial Skills/Experience

Team player and sociable personality

University degree (Master), preferably in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or similar.

3+ years' experience in QA in the Pharmaceutical Industry, hospital Pharmacy or similar (e.g. Medical Devices).

High quality awareness, in-depth knowledge of respective regulations.

Excel with self-initiative, collaborative skills, organizational talent and well-structured way of working.

Experience in cross-functional teams.

GMP/GDP knowledge.

Proficient in German and English.

We Offer:

• A great team in a lively and diverse environment
• A starting salary from €65,954 gross per year. Depending on qualifications and experience, overpayment is possible.
• Participation in company success through bonus payments, as well as a company car and company mobile phone
• Extensive social benefits, such as a company pension and supplementary insurance
• Diverse development opportunities
• An international pharmaceutical company with the ambition to be climate neutral by 2025

Why Choose AstraZeneca?

A career with us is much more than just a job. It's a chance to take responsibility for shaping a vibrant present and future for our society. At AstraZeneca, we believe in our employees' potential and help develop them beyond what they thought possible. We leverage your capabilities and passion by actively supporting you to discover what you can achieve, no matter where you start with us.

Are you ready to bring in new ideas? Brilliant – there's a place open for you, and we hope it's yours. We look forward to your application!