Subject Matter Expert (m/w/d) in der Qualitätskontrolle Validierung

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Your Role: Subject Matter Expert (m/f/d) in Quality Control Validation

The position is initially limited to 2 years.

This role provides technical leadership in the establishment, optimization, and scientific validation of complex analytical test methods for new product projects.

You will also coordinate quality control project activities and ensure strict regulatory compliance while fostering international exchange to meet key milestones.

Your Responsibilities:


* Method Establishment & Expertise: Technical responsibility for the establishment of new test methods (active ingredients and finished products) as well as their optimization and troubleshooting in complex analytical issues.


* Validation & Verification: Scientific planning (including the application of statistical methods), implementation and evaluation of validations and verifications of analytical methods in the context of new product projects.


* Technical project management: Coordination of project-related activities within quality control and acting as a technical contact person vis-à-vis the higher-level project team.

Ensuring close coordination on project milestones and promoting international knowledge exchange.


* Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Ensuring regulatory compliance within analytical transfer projects as well as drafting and approving audit requirements

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Completed university degree in pharmacy or chemistry.


* 3+ years professional experience in the GMP environment as well as in-depth knowledge of statistical methods and data evaluation


* Fluent German and proficient English language skills required


* Knowledge of common analytical techniques in chemical laboratories (especially HPLC and GC) as well as experience in method establishment

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* High level of commitment, flexibility for new challenges and reliability


* Strong interest in building deep technical expertise and acting as a scientific anchor point within the department


* Ability to docum...