Senior Quality Assurance Manager (m/f/d) with German language skills

At 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; and 
Partnership – 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 Doing

As 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 distribution

• Leading and maintaining the local Quality Management System (QMS) in line with GMP/GDP standards

• Serving as primary quality contact for Swissmedic, cantonal authorities, and external partners

• Conducting management reviews, self-inspections, and release of reworked batches/products

• Acting as Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) under the Swiss Medical Devices Ordinance

• Managing responsibilities related to narcotics and controlled substances according to Swiss regulations

• Handling deviations, complaints, CAPA activities, and product recalls

• Approving and maintaining quality-relevant documentation (SOPs, PQRs, Technical Quality Agreements)

• Supporting supplier qualification and overseeing training activities

About Your Skills & Experience

For 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 Assurance

• Proven 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 responsibly

• Fluency in English and German (spoken and written); French is a plus

• Experience in liaising with Swissmedic and international regulatory authorities is an advantage