Job Description
The stated goal of our Production & Supply division is to act as the world's most reliable manufacturer and supplier of biopharmaceuticals. Together with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, our production facilities form a tightly integrated global production network dedicated to supplying customers and patients with high-quality products reliably and on time, in every single case.
Our facility in 1210 Vienna is a strategic site for solid dosage forms such as tablets, film-coated tablets, granules, and implants for the protection and treatment of livestock and pets. The vast majority of products are exported. To ensure sustainable company growth, we are always striving to offer attractive career opportunities for the more than 450 employees in our company. To support our site in Vienna, we are looking for a:
Senior Specialist, Operations (m/f/d)
Full-time, immediate start
Your tasks and responsibilities in this position include:
- Independent management and further development of topics in the manufacturing environment with a focus on GMP, EHS, Quality, and Compliance requirements
- Taking responsibility for relevant AHQM (Animal Health Quality Manual) topics at the site
- Processing, coordination, and tracking of SSO (Sub System Owner) and QRM (Quality Risk Management) activities
- Independent investigation, assessment, and processing of simple and complex deviations, including the derivation and implementation of appropriate measures
- Independent management and support of Change Controls as well as other quality-relevant change topics
- Ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and robust, sustainable processes in day-to-day operations
- Identification, analysis, and implementation of process optimizations in the bulk area
- Analysis of operational challenges as well as the development and implementation of concrete measures for sustainable improvement
- Acting as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) for audit-relevant topics and selected projects
- Close coordination with stakeholders from various departments for the successful implementation of measures and projects
- Active participation in and partial leadership of projects with high relevance for quality, compliance, and operations
- Collaboration on the implementation and introduction of eLogs in the department
- Responsibility for the maintenance, revision, and updating of the SOP portfolio
- Participation in the creation and further development of the SOP landscape
- Conducting and coordinating training for department specialists on GMP, EHS, and process-relevant topics
- Ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines in the area of GMP and EHS in the operational environment
- Support for product transfers
For this position, you bring the following qualifications:
- Solid education in Life Sciences, natural sciences, or technology (e.g., HTL, Bachelor's or Master's degree)
- Several years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment, ideally in the production or manufacturing sector
- Very good understanding of GMP, EHS, and quality requirements
- Strong process understanding as well as the ability to quickly grasp and structure complex workflows
- Process engineering background is desirable
- Solid knowledge of the systems and processes at the site, ideally from roles such as Production Specialist, Shift Supervisor, or comparable functions
- Experience in processing deviations, change controls, SOP revisions, and compliance topics
- Very high level of independence, personal initiative, and ownership
- Strong ability to independently prioritize, drive, and sustainably implement topics
- Confident demeanor and proactive collaboration with stakeholders from different departments
- Experience in implementing improvement and compliance initiatives in the manufacturing environment
- Experience in project management is an advantage
- Good written and spoken English skills
We offer you:
- Exciting and varied field of work in a modern, internationally operating company
- Annual bonus as well as employee recognition awards
- Employee referral program
- Attractive company pension
- Paid parental leave from the company amounting to 12 weeks
- Occupational medical care and vaccination offers
- Discounted fitness offers
- Fruit, coffee & tea
- Massage@Work
- Modern company canteen with a generous company subsidy
- Annual ticket for Wiener Linien or subsidy for the Klimaticket and/or bike leasing
- Diverse employee discounts and benefits and much more!
The minimum salary is EUR 61.300 gross/year; willingness to overpay depending on qualification profile and professional experience is given.
Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Audit Processes, cGMP Compliance, Change Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Project Delivery, Project Implementations, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Technical Project Management
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
NA
Job Posting End Date:
10/6/2026
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