Ophtapharm AG
Hettlingen CH
3 days ago
Manager Microbiological QC (m/f) 100 %
- 18 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Hettlingen CH
Job summary
Join Ophtapharm AG, a certified producer of high-quality ophthalmic products. This role offers an exciting opportunity in a dynamic work environment.
Tasks
- Lead and organize the microbiological quality control department.
- Oversee microbiological testing of materials and final products.
- Implement process improvements for routine microbiological procedures.
Skills
- Degree in biology, microbiology or pharmacy; 5 years of QC experience.
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and microbiological methods.
- Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities.
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About the job
Ophtapharm AG is an FDA/EU-GMP certified manufacturer in the pharmaceutical sector (ophthalmics). At our production site in Hettlingen near Winterthur, high-quality products such as eye drops, ointments, and gels are aseptically produced, filled, and packaged for international markets.
Manager Microbiological QC (m/f) 100 %
As Manager Microbiological QC, you will take on the technical and personnel management of the Microbiological Quality Control department.
Your tasks
- Leadership & Organization: Technical and disciplinary management of the Microbiology department
- Scope of Microbiological Quality Control: Testing of primary packaging materials, raw materials as well as release testing of finished products; responsibility for the conception and implementation of environmental monitoring in the sterile operation, qualification of cleanroom personnel, testing and evaluation of aseptic process simulation, validation of microbiological analytical methods
- Hygiene & Biosafety Management: Responsibility for the hygiene concept, disinfectant studies and selection as well as compliance with biosafety requirements
- Process Optimization: Continuous improvement and efficiency enhancement of microbiological routine processes as well as analytical methods and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Project work and support: Responsibility for equipment and room modernization projects
Your profile
- Completed scientific studies (FH, university, ETH) in biology, microbiology, pharmacy
- Confident knowledge of relevant GMP regulations (EU-GMP Guide, FDA 210/211) and microbiological pharmacopoeia methods (USP, Ph. Eur)
- At least 5 years of experience in microbiological quality control at a sterile or aseptically manufacturing pharmaceutical company
- Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
- Excellent communication skills and strong assertiveness
- Very good leadership skills and the ability to unite teams
- Proactive working style and solution-oriented thinking
- Flexible and resilient in a dynamic environment
Your benefits
- Dynamic environment with development opportunities
- Possibility of partial home office (depending on function)
- In our uncomplicated company culture, we clearly prefer the "du" (informal you) over the "Sie" (formal you)
- Free parking spaces and public transport connections within walking distance
Do you have questions?
HR Hettlingen, Human Resources, will be happy to answer them. Tel: +41 52 304 12 36.
HR Hettlingen, Human Resources, will be happy to answer them. Tel: +41 52 304 12 36.
