Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) Quality Manager to serve as the primary quality lead for all CMOs in the region. The role requires English and Russian fluency, a strong background in natural sciences, and a hands-on approach to quality assurance across external CMOs. You will implement robust quality controls, oversee complaints, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls, and ensure GMP/GxP compliance and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Quality lead for all CMOs in the region, establishing robust quality control processes and ensuring seamless coordination with global QA/Regulatory teams.
Plan, accompany, and track audits at CMOs; critically evaluate audit findings and drive CAPA actions to prevent recurring deviations.
Analyze risks within the CMOs’ quality systems, prioritize actions by impact and urgency, and report progress, risks, and resource needs to senior management.
Monitor and approve changes (Change Controls), complaints, and CAPA activities; ensure timely communication with stakeholders and maintain end-to-end traceability.
Review and approve product releases, stability programs, and manufacturing processes at CMOs to ensure GMP/GxP compliance and regulatory readiness.
Conduct on-site travel to CMOs for audits and periodic reviews to maintain transparent quality communications.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the CMO network by leveraging data-driven insights and industry best practices.
Escalate significant quality risks to senior leadership with clear mitigation plans and resource implications.

Requirements

Degree in a natural science or technical field (e.g., Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology,) or an equivalent qualification.
Fluency in English and Russian, both written and spoken.
Demonstrated experience in quality management within pharmaceutical manufacturing, ideally with CMOs.
Solid knowledge of GMP/GxP, Regulatory Affairs, and CAPA/Deviations processes.
Willingness to travel (regular visits to CMOs/audits).
Analytical, structured work style, strong communication skills, and the ability to assert yourself.
Sense of responsibility, teamwork, and customer focus.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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