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CSL

Develops and delivers biotherapies and vaccines

Manager Operational Support

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeSwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or a comparable natural-science field.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnological, or biological production.
  • Substantial experience with deviation management, change management, and GMP-regulated operating processes.
  • Experience in manufacturing operations, quality assurance, operational compliance, or a comparable area.
  • Initial leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
  • Experience supporting audits, inspections, investigations, and cross-functional projects.
  • Practical experience with operational excellence and continuous improvement methods.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and professional stakeholder-management capabilities.
  • Willingness to participate in regular on-call duty.
  • Fluent German and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operational Support Scientists and foster a collaborative, performance-oriented work culture.
  • Manage and ensure effective implementation of key compliance processes, especially deviation management, change management, Right First Time initiatives, and GMP compliance.
  • Provide operational quality and compliance support to ensure stable, compliant, and efficient production execution.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for deviation and change management processes and support investigations, audits, inspections, and site projects.
  • Ensure timely review, approval, and processing of deviations, CAPAs, change requests, and associated documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and achieve company objectives.
  • Promote inspection readiness and support audits and inspections conducted by internal, customer, and regulatory representatives.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  • Support the facility owner and plant leadership team by effectively coordinating operational support activities and strategic initiatives.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and EU GMP Annex 1 requirements.
  • Knowledge of filling, formulation, automated visual inspection, and/or packaging processes.

About the Company

CSL

Develops and delivers biotherapies and vaccines

CSL is a global biotechnology company that develops and delivers biotherapies and influenza vaccines. It focuses on plasma-derived and recombinant therapies for rare and serious diseases and sells to healthcare providers, hospitals, and governments across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Its product range includes treatments for rare diseases, influenza vaccines, and antivenoms, produced through its R&D, manufacturing, and distribution operations. CSL differentiates itself by offering the broadest portfolio of plasma-derived and recombinant therapies and by leveraging its global footprint and emphasis on diversity to reach diverse markets. The company’s main goal is to save lives and protect health by expanding access to high-quality therapies and vaccines worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Parkville, Australia
Founded
1916

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