Manager Quality Control (m/w/d)
About this role
Job Description
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that is devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Our site in 1210 Vienna is a strategic location for solid drug manufacturing including tablets, coated tablets, granules and implants for the health provision and treatment of livestock and domestic animals. Most of our products are exported. To ensure sustainable company growth we continually strive to offer attractive career opportunities for more than 450 employees at our Vienna site. In support of our existing team, we are currently looking for a:
Manager Quality Control (m/w/d)
full-time; 2-year fixed-term contract
The
QC Manager – QC Systems and Equipment
is responsible for the
governance, lifecycle management, qualification, and compliance of Quality Control computerized systems and QC equipment
, with a strong focus on
LIMS, Empower
,
QC‑relevant GxP system and equipment qualification
, and
data integrity
.
The role manages a team of
QC Systems / QC Specialists
and ensures that
QC systems and equipment are fit for intended use, fully qualified, and inspection‑ready at all times
, in alignment with
cGMP, data integrity requirements, and company quality standards
.
The position acts as
System Owner and Equipment Owner (or Sub‑System Owner)
and serves as a key interface to
QC laboratories, QA, IT, CSV, Engineering, Global functions, and Regulatory Affairs
.
The role supports
non‑routine projects and compliance topics
(e.g.
Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, OOS/OOT, Audits, Regulatory Requests
) related to
QC systems, electronic data, and QC equipment.
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for
- QC systems and QC equipment
- , including
- LIMS, Empower
- , and laboratory instrumentation, ensuring a validated and inspection‑ready state
- System Owner / Sub‑System Owner
- for QC computerized systems, including lifecycle management, change control, user management, and data integrity oversight
- Responsibility for
- qualification and re‑qualification of QC equipment
- (IQ/OQ/PQ), including oversight of vendors, documentation, and periodic reviews
- Leads and supports
- QC system‑ and equipment‑related compliance activities
- (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, OOS/OOT, audits, regulatory requests)
- Drives
- continuous improvement
- of QC systems, digital processes, and equipment reliability in close collaboration with QC, QA, IT, CSV, and Engineering
- Manages, coaches, and develops a team of
- QC Systems / QC Specialists
- , ensuring adequate training, resourcing, and succession planning
- Ensures adherence to
- cGMP, data integrity, quality systems, and EHS requirements
- , and actively supports inspections and self‑inspections
- Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- University degree in chemistry or natural sciences
- Strong expertise in
- QC computerized systems and laboratory environments
- , including
- LIMS, Empower
- , and system‑supported analytical workflows
- Solid background in
- qualification and lifecycle management of QC equipment and GxP systems
- (IQ/OQ/PQ, periodic review, change control)
- Proven understanding of
- cGMP and data integrity requirements
- , with the ability to apply them pragmatically in daily operations
- People leadership and coaching skills
- , with experience developing technical specialists and building engaged, high‑performing teams
- Ability to
- lead and manage compliance topics
- such as deviations, CAPAs, audits, and inspections in a structured and confident manner
- Strong
- cross‑functional collaboration skills
- , working effectively with QC labs, QA, IT, Engineering, and global stakeholders
- Structured, proactive, and improvement‑oriented mindset, with the ability to
- drive continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives
- We offer
- Exciting and varied field of work in a modern, internationally operating company
- Annual bonus and employee recognition bonuses
- Employee referral program
- Attractive company pension
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks provided by company
- Company medical care and vaccination program
- Discounted fitness offer
- Fruit, coffee & tea
- Massage@Work
- Modern company canteen with generous company subsidy
- Annual ticket for Wiener Linien or subsidy for climate ticket and/or bike leasing
- Various employee discounts and benefits and much more!
- We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is
- EUR 61.300
- and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
- Required Skills:
- Analytical Method Transfer, Analytical Method Transfer, Analytical Testing, Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Business Process Management (BPM), cGMP Compliance, Corrective Action Management, Data Integrity, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Technology, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Documentation, Instrumentation, Integrity Management, Laboratory Operations, Management Information Systems (MIS), People Leadership, Periodic Reviews, Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, Quality Standards, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Team Supervision {+ 1 more}
- Preferred Skills:
- Current Employees apply
- HERE
- Current Contingent Workers apply
- HERE
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- Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
- Employee Status:
- Project Temps (Fixed Term)