Head Global Quality Assurance

Head Global Quality Assurance

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

Overview

SKAN AG in Allschwil is looking for a confident leader with integrity for Global Quality Assurance. As Head Global Quality Assurance, you will play a key role and be responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of the global quality strategy. Your focus will be on ensuring our high quality standards worldwide. You will report directly to the Director Global Quality & Compliance and work closely with the various departments in Allschwil and the subsidiaries. At the site, you can expect a well-trained, independent and highly motivated team that will support you in realising your goals. Personal responsibility and a willingness to help are particularly important to us, and every team member is encouraged to act independently and contribute creative ideas.

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of global quality strategies for the global further development of QA and support of the SKAN Group's long-term corporate goals

Technical and personnel management of the QA team at the headquarters in Allschwil as well as technical management of the QA departments in our subsidiaries

Ensuring and developing a global quality management system and uniform quality standards and processes across all locations

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and GxP conformity of products and services

Further development of quality management at the Allschwil site, taking into account global quality standards and ISO 9001.

Ensuring the day-to-day operations of the QA department in Allschwil

Carrying out and monitoring audits

Analysing quality data to identify potential for improvement and promoting a positive error and CIP culture

Organising and conducting training courses on quality standards and processes and communicating with customers on quality assurance topics

• Willingness to travel 5-10% of the time (mainly to our subsidiaries)

Hardskills

• Completed specialised training in quality management (e.g. NDS Quality Management) or university degree in engineering or natural sciences with several years of professional experience in the QA/QC area
• Several years of leadership experience in the QA/QC area
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Profound knowledge of MS Office

Softskills

• Precise way of working and very high quality awareness
• Good assertiveness
• Good intercultural communication skills
• Independent, organised, fast and reliable
• Discreet, loyal and responsible
• Enjoy working in a team and have a high service orientation
• Willingness to travel 5-10% of the time (mainly to our subsidiaries)

We offer you

• An open and collegial corporate culture
• Freedom for ideas
• Participation in sports and leisure activities
• Promotion through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Intensive and job-oriented introduction
• Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• Open communication policy
• 6 weeks holidays and the possibility of further holidays

For questions please contact Steffan Fluri.