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Avantor

Global provider of high-purity lab materials

Quality Distribution Manager

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVienna, AustriaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree or comparable qualification in a natural-science, technical, or quality-related field.
  • Several years of quality-management experience in a regulated environment; experience in distribution, logistics, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and practical experience with audits, CAPA management, and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to develop teams and successfully manage change.
  • Experience in international matrix organizations and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
  • Business-fluent German and English, problem-solving and analytical skills, and a strong customer and service orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Own the quality management system in Austria and Switzerland and provide functional quality oversight for activities in Poland, Hungary, and Czechia.
  • Ensure and continuously improve quality standards, processes, and compliance requirements in accordance with ISO 9001 and applicable local regulations.
  • Oversee quality assurance across distribution and logistics processes and coordinate quality-related matters with internal and external partners.
  • Plan, conduct, and support internal, external, and certification audits, and handle deviations, CAPAs, and complaints.
  • Support strategic customers with audits, quality agreements, escalations, and other quality-related matters.
  • Lead, coach, and develop regional Quality employees, and promote a sustainable quality culture and standardized quality processes.
  • Collaborate with international stakeholders and contribute to European quality initiatives to harmonize processes and standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in quality management within distribution, logistics, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals is ideal.

About the Company

Avantor

Global provider of high-purity lab materials

Avantor supplies high-purity chemicals, lab consumables, equipment, and related services to life sciences and advanced technology customers worldwide. Its products are used across research, development, manufacturing, and quality control to source and apply materials throughout workflows. It differs from competitors by offering a vertically integrated, end-to-end platform that combines materials with extensive lab products and services in one global network. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that enables scientific progress by supporting research and production with high-purity materials and lab solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bristol, PA
Founded
1904

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