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Quality Control Supervisor (F/M)

Neuchâtel, Canton of Neuchâtel
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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0138065 Date posted 12/17/2024 Location Neuchâtel, Canton of Neuchâtel

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Job Description

About the role:

Join our dynamic team as a QC Supervisor, where you'll help ensure the efficiency and accuracy of our laboratory operations. Collaborating with the QC Manager, you'll oversee the delivery of test results promptly while upholding the highest standards of quality management practices. Additionally, you'll step into a managerial capacity, providing backup support and contributing to the seamless flow of our quality assurance processes. If you're passionate about maintaining excellence in laboratory practices and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

How you will contribute:

  • You will ensure that all in-process samples, raw material and final products are analyzed following SOPs and regulatory requirements with applicable GMP’s and standards.

  • You will be the laboratory ambassador and enforce all policies, including safety and security practices.

  • Monitor the testing techniques and the accuracy and completeness of all records and documentation.

  • Manage your team of QC analysts ( coaching, mentoring, guidance) and ensure the completion of the annual performance review.

  • Troubleshoot lab equipment's and methods execution.

  • Drive continuous improvement in the lab (5S).

  • Oversee the deviations and Lab Investigations. Initiate and support related CAPAs.

  • Ensure audit readiness in laboratory, subjects preparation and presentation during audit.

  • Ensure availability of required testing capabilities and supportive documentation.

  • Ensure the constant readiness of the lab for the release activities

What you bring to Takeda:

  • You bring a Master degree (or equivalent) or 8 years in the pharmaceutical industry / Biotechnology with Experience in a Quality control lab : 4 years minium.

  • People management experience (4 years minimum) you demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and support the QC analyst team ( 10 members).

  • An understanding of GMP, ICH, USP and global compendia regulations and guidance's.

  • Knowledgeable in inspection against Regulatory / Quality standards.

  • You have the ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.

  • Strong project management skills to support project delivery and operational readiness.

  • Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills

  • Fluent in French and English (B2 written and spoken).

  • You have good communication with customers and suppliers

What Takeda offers you:

- Competitive salaries.

- Full accident coverage.

- Participation in health insurance premiums.

- Advantageous pension plans.

- Subsidised meals.

- Financial participation in employee sports activities.

- Transport: support for local public transport passes, free parking, car sharing programme.

- Takeda Neuchâtel offers its employees an attractive working environment and conditions. The well-being, safety, development and career advancement of its employees are at the heart of our vision and our Human Resources, Health, Environment and Safety policies.

- Takeda Neuchâtel is an employer committed to its employees and to future generations.

What Takeda offers you:

- Competitive salaries.

- Full accident coverage.

- Participation in health insurance premiums.

- Advantageous pension plans.

- Subsidised meals.

- Financial participation in employee sports activities.

- Transport: support for local public transport passes, free parking, car sharing programme.

- Takeda Neuchâtel offers its employees an attractive working environment and conditions. The well-being, safety, development and career advancement of its employees are at the heart of our vision and our Human Resources, Health, Environment and Safety policies.

- Takeda Neuchâtel is an employer committed to its employees and to future generations.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, or characteristics, marital or other status. At Takeda, we embrace diversity as a whole.

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Locations

CHE - Neuchatel

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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People


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Planet


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