Group Senior Expert, Quality Supplier – Quality Assurance

Octapharma

. Act as the Single Point of Contact for supplier quality notifications and change requests across the organization .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeVienna • 🇦🇹 AustriaSenior💰 €4,270 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Single Point of Contact for supplier quality notifications and change requests across the organization
Coordinate and ensure impact assessments of supplier quality notifications in collaboration with relevant subject matter experts
Evaluate supplier changes and ensure appropriate quality and compliance decisions are made
Develop, maintain and continuously improve procedures and systems related to supplier quality notifications and the notification database
Support and participate in supplier qualification activities, including audits and quality agreements in the context of supplier changes
Perform Global Quality Assurance reviews and approvals of specifications following supplier notifications
Contribute to the development and harmonization of the Pharmaceutical Quality System at Octapharma, including maintaining global procedures and templates

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or a related Life Sciences field
At least 3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
Solid knowledge of GMP requirements (e.g. EudraLex Volume 4, US FDA regulations) and pharmaceutical quality systems
Experience in supplier quality management and/or working with external partners is highly desirable
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in an international environment
Structured, reliable and well-organized working style, with a high level of ownership
Very good English skills, both written and spoken (German is a plus).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
Health insurance
Skills development – We offer a range of internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital learning solutions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quality AssuranceGMP requirementsEudraLex Volume 4US FDA regulationssupplier quality managementpharmaceutical quality systemsimpact assessmentsauditsquality agreementsspecifications review

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaborationstructured working stylereliablewell-organizedhigh level of ownership