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Zentiva

Produces branded generic pharmaceuticals in Europe

Microbiology Manager

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBucharest, RomaniaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A specialized higher-education qualification in pharmacy, chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or biochemistry.
  • At least 5 years of quality-control experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience coordinating a team.
  • Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of good manufacturing practices, preventive maintenance, fire prevention and safety rules, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and microbiology laboratory operations.
  • Knowledge of microbiological testing methodologies for injectable and solid products.
  • Knowledge of analytical method development and validation.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise the activities and personnel of the microbiology laboratories in accordance with good manufacturing practices, applicable quality standards, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate sample receipt and registration and microbiological testing for raw materials, packaging materials, intermediate products, bulk products, finished products, and stability studies.
  • Coordinate receipt and microbiological monitoring and testing of drinking, ultrapure, purified, and water-for-injection samples, as well as nitrogen, pure steam, and compressed air.
  • Coordinate microbiological sampling and monitoring of air, surfaces, production equipment, and microbiology laboratory equipment.
  • Conduct microbiological tests required to validate cleaning processes for production installations.
  • Ensure quality-control tests are performed according to current technical specifications, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor compliance with monthly and annual stability-study plans.
  • Prepare and review stability-study documentation in Common Technical Document format and enter and approve it in the electronic document management system.
  • Review certificates of analysis and analytical reports.
  • Initiate and prepare change-control and deviation documents.
  • Review equipment verification and calibration plans.
  • Manage, lead, organize, evaluate, and motivate subordinates; plan their activities to ensure microbiology laboratory efficiency and performance.
  • Identify training needs and provide periodic training for subordinate staff.
  • Participate in preparing the microbiology laboratory budget for approval and propose laboratory investments.
  • Monitor expenses and adjust costs based on monthly expense reports.
  • Supervise materials-consumption planning to minimize costs.

About the Company

Zentiva

Produces branded generic pharmaceuticals in Europe

Zentiva makes branded generic medicines for European markets. Its products are off-patent drugs reformulated and marketed under Zentiva’s brands, delivering the same active ingredients and dosage as original medicines at lower prices. It differentiates itself through a long history as an independent platform under private equity, with a growth strategy built on acquiring brands to expand its European footprint. The goal is to become a leading European branded generics platform and improve access to affordable medicines across its markets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Prague, Czechia
Founded
2003

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