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Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Senior Specialist QA QC & Release

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Updated on Nov 10
Full-timeYverdon-les-Bains, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in natural or applied sciences, such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Engineering.
  • Thorough knowledge of cGMP, cGDP, and global regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing.
  • Ability to interact effectively with multiple disciplines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including structured communication and presentation ability.
  • A compliance-focused approach with pragmatic, risk-based judgment.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Proficiency in good practice requirements, including GMP, and in biopharmaceutical industry regulations and standards related to qualification and validation.
  • Proficiency with quality systems.
  • Ability to make pragmatic and compliant decisions.
  • Result orientation and commitment as a team member.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, review, and complete records required for Raw Materials batch review and disposition.
  • Collect, review, and complete records required for Drug Substance batch review, disposition, and shipping.
  • Provide QA representative responsibilities in managing major changes to starting and raw materials, Drug Substance, QC testing, manufacturing processes, and packaging components.
  • Approve LIMS master data changes.
  • Write, update, and approve quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and specifications.
  • Provide QA oversight for all quality events related to the area of responsibility.
  • Contribute product expertise to major deviation impact assessments and investigations.
  • Promote Quality and compliance initiatives.
  • Contribute to maintenance of Incyte’s Quality System.
  • Support Health Authorities’ inspection-readiness programs and act as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of expertise.
  • Interpret and implement GMP, regulatory requirements, and Quality Systems regulations applicable to QC.
  • Support related QA functions, including incoming goods and vendor assessments.
  • Foster understanding and application of cGMPs by Bioplant employees.
  • Perform responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and safety requirements.
  • Promote a culture of Quality, business integrity, and ethics.
  • Act in accordance with compliance and legal requirements and company guidelines.

About the Company

Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Incyte develops and sells medicines by discovering and developing new drugs, focusing on diseases in inflammation, autoimmunity, and blood cancers. Its core product, Jakafi (ruxolitinib), is a JAK1/2 inhibitor approved to treat a rare blood cancer and works by blocking JAK enzymes to reduce abnormal blood cell growth. The company also expands its pipeline through research collaborations, partnerships, and acquisitions, such as the 2024 purchase of Escient Pharmaceuticals to strengthen its inflammation and autoimmune portfolio. Unlike some competitors that rely mainly on internal programs, Incyte combines in-house discovery with external collaborations and strategic deals to grow its drug candidates from early research to approved therapies. The goal is to deliver medicines that help patients with serious diseases by building a diverse, clinically validated portfolio of treatments through internal efforts and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE
Founded
1991

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