Third Party Manufacturer and Technical Transfer QA Manager- EMEA
Abbott
Third Party Manufacturer and Technical Transfer QA Manager- EMEA
Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager – Third Party Manufacturing & Technical Transfer (EMEA)
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We anticipate changes in medical science and technology to stay ahead and make a difference.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to manage Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) and lead Product Technology Transfers across EMEA. This role is based at our Basel site within the Established Pharmaceutical Division, where we deliver trusted medicines to fast-growing markets worldwide.
What You’ll Do
Ensure TPMs meet cGMP, Abbott’s and regulatory standards for safe, high-quality products.
Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor quality performance and manage Quality Technical Agreements.
Act as QA lead for deviations and complaints investigations, CAPA, , product release issues, validation and change controls.
Coordinate audits, new projects, and compliance initiatives with TPMs and internal teams.
Lead QA activities during technology transfers, including change control, method validation, and process verification.
Support new product introductions, geographic expansion, and portfolio growth.
Collaborate across functions and regions to resolve technical issues and maintain compliance.
What We’re Looking For
Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, or related field.
10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Quality, Production, Technical Support).
Strong knowledge of GMP and international quality standards.
Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus.
Proven leadership and ability to foster collaboration.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Skills
Expertise in cGMP for solid, liquid, injectable, and biosimilar products.
Certifications such as IRCA Lead Auditor or GMP-GDP training are an advantage.
Why Abbott?
At Abbott, you’ll work on projects that matter and have opportunities to grow your career. We offer flexibility, development programs, and a supportive environment where your expertise makes a global impact.
Shape the future of healthcare with Abbott.
Locations
- Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Salary
100,000 - 160,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- GMP and international quality standardsintermediate
- cGMP for solid, liquid, injectable, and biosimilar productsintermediate
- Change controlintermediate
- Method validationintermediate
- Process verificationintermediate
- Auditing (IRCA Lead Auditor preferred)intermediate
- GMP-GDP trainingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, or related field (experience)
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Quality, Production, Technical Support) (experience)
- Strong knowledge of GMP (experience)
- Excellent communication skills in English; French a plus (experience)
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills (experience)
- Willingness to travel up to 30% (experience)
Responsibilities
- Ensure TPMs meet cGMP, Abbott’s and regulatory standards
- Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans
- Monitor quality performance and manage Quality Technical Agreements
- Act as QA lead for deviations, complaints, CAPA, product release, validation, change controls
- Coordinate audits, new projects, compliance with TPMs and internal teams
- Lead QA activities during technology transfers
- Support new product introductions, geographic expansion, portfolio growth
- Collaborate across functions and regions
Benefits
- general: Flexibility
- general: Development programs
- general: Supportive environment
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Third Party Manufacturer and Technical Transfer QA Manager- EMEA @ Abbott.
Third Party Manufacturer and Technical Transfer QA Manager- EMEA
Abbott
Third Party Manufacturer and Technical Transfer QA Manager- EMEA
Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager – Third Party Manufacturing & Technical Transfer (EMEA)
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We anticipate changes in medical science and technology to stay ahead and make a difference.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to manage Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) and lead Product Technology Transfers across EMEA. This role is based at our Basel site within the Established Pharmaceutical Division, where we deliver trusted medicines to fast-growing markets worldwide.
What You’ll Do
Ensure TPMs meet cGMP, Abbott’s and regulatory standards for safe, high-quality products.
Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor quality performance and manage Quality Technical Agreements.
Act as QA lead for deviations and complaints investigations, CAPA, , product release issues, validation and change controls.
Coordinate audits, new projects, and compliance initiatives with TPMs and internal teams.
Lead QA activities during technology transfers, including change control, method validation, and process verification.
Support new product introductions, geographic expansion, and portfolio growth.
Collaborate across functions and regions to resolve technical issues and maintain compliance.
What We’re Looking For
Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, or related field.
10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Quality, Production, Technical Support).
Strong knowledge of GMP and international quality standards.
Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus.
Proven leadership and ability to foster collaboration.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Skills
Expertise in cGMP for solid, liquid, injectable, and biosimilar products.
Certifications such as IRCA Lead Auditor or GMP-GDP training are an advantage.
Why Abbott?
At Abbott, you’ll work on projects that matter and have opportunities to grow your career. We offer flexibility, development programs, and a supportive environment where your expertise makes a global impact.
Shape the future of healthcare with Abbott.
Locations
- Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Salary
100,000 - 160,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- GMP and international quality standardsintermediate
- cGMP for solid, liquid, injectable, and biosimilar productsintermediate
- Change controlintermediate
- Method validationintermediate
- Process verificationintermediate
- Auditing (IRCA Lead Auditor preferred)intermediate
- GMP-GDP trainingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, or related field (experience)
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Quality, Production, Technical Support) (experience)
- Strong knowledge of GMP (experience)
- Excellent communication skills in English; French a plus (experience)
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills (experience)
- Willingness to travel up to 30% (experience)
Responsibilities
- Ensure TPMs meet cGMP, Abbott’s and regulatory standards
- Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans
- Monitor quality performance and manage Quality Technical Agreements
- Act as QA lead for deviations, complaints, CAPA, product release, validation, change controls
- Coordinate audits, new projects, compliance with TPMs and internal teams
- Lead QA activities during technology transfers
- Support new product introductions, geographic expansion, portfolio growth
- Collaborate across functions and regions
Benefits
- general: Flexibility
- general: Development programs
- general: Supportive environment
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Third Party Manufacturer and Technical Transfer QA Manager- EMEA @ Abbott.