Head of QA

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals togehter. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

Wacker Biotech, as part of WACKER, is a leading global biotechnology organization specializing in the production of biopharmaceuticals. The company has outstanding technologies for the rapid, efficient and thus cost-effective production of therapeutic proteins for clinical and commercial supply. Currently it is the biggest dedicated microbial Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) in the world. lts four dedicated and fast-growing production sites are currently based in Germany (Halle and Jena), The Netherlands (Amsterdam) and The United States (San Diego, CA). At our Amsterdam-based center Wacker Biotech B.V. focuses on the GMPcompliant microbial based production of recombinant proteins, vaccines and live microbials as drug substance and drug product.

To strengthen our team in Amsterdam,

we are looking for you as a(n) Head of QA (f/m/d)

For more detailed information please feel free to contact Mrs. Peggy Engels, tel
Please note: Agency acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated. 

The Head of Quality Assurance is responsible for the quality aspects locally for the facility of Wacker Biotech B.V.  He/she works in close relationship with the other departments, other Wacker Biotech sites and the Director Global QA to assure the business continuity and that the commitments with the clients are fulfilled in a timely manner and according to the quality standards. The Head of Quality Assurance reports to the Managing Director and is member of the Management Team.
 

Job responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Quality Assurance Organization (~20 people);
• Keep quality oversight of all GMP-related activities performed at the site and report in Management Team meetings;
• Act as the focal point for major quality issues and resolution;
• Assure the timely review and disposition of batches according to planning;
• Must be skilled in planning and organizing, decision-making, and building relationships. Internally and with client QA peers;
• Strong knowledge of quality processes, including deviations, investigations, CAPA and change control;
• Must represent as host the site in client audits and authority inspections.

Qualifications required:

To fulfil this broad function, Wacker Biotech BV is looking for a person with strong organizational skills, who can keep track of a wide variety of activities;

• • HBO/University degree in pharmacy, medical biology, biochemistry, or biotechnology;
  • A minimum of 7 years of work experience in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years of management experience;
  • Strong in coaching personnel with different educational levels;
  • Must be action-oriented and skilled in decision-making, building relationships, problem solving, conflict management, planning and organizing and resource allocation;
  • You reside in and are eligible to work in The Netherlands (valid work permit).

What do we offer?

• Employment: A challenging and international position in a professional and informal working environment
• Compensation: Attractive salary, holiday allowance, home-office travel allowance, participation in the company's success, subsidized pension plan
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours (where possible), 30 days of vacation
• Versatile development opportunities: Support for professional development, access to online learning platform GoodHabitz

As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.

We look forward to receiving your application

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