Quality Assurance Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Logistic Specialist - Raw Materials to join a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing environment in Visp, Valais. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong GMP background and proven experience in raw material qualification, supplier management, and material release activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the compliant receipt, qualification, release, and supplier management of raw materials while supporting GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.

• Perform incoming raw material verification in accordance with applicable GMP procedures and quality standards.
• Manage the qualification and release of raw materials used in manufacturing processes, including physical verification and release activities within LIMS.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor approved raw material suppliers, SOPs, and quality systems.
• Review and manage supplier change notifications and quality alerts.
• Investigate and manage material-related deviations, non-conformances, and change controls.
• Monitor and collect KPIs associated with raw material qualification and release activities.
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation and data management.
• Escalate critical quality issues and potential compliance risks in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QC, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to raw material management and supplier quality processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of confirmed experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems.
• Experience with:
  
  • Raw material qualification and release
  • Supplier quality management
  • Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls
  • LIMS and electronic quality systems
  • Quality risk assessment

• English: Fluent (mandatory)
• German: Fluent (mandatory)