Group Leader, Quality Control (Quality Control Team Lead)

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Group Leader in Quality Control in Mengeš, Slovenia. You will lead a team of associates, coordinate analytical and project activities and manage laboratory equipment according to agreed timelines, in line with legislation, internal rules, good practices and business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead an expert team and coordinate project-related analytical activities
• Implement new laboratory equipment and manage laboratory and computerised laboratory equipment
• Take part in audits and regulatory inspections
• Develop expertise and train associates, and support their personal and professional growth
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and Novartis standards, and ensure safe work, environmental protection and asset protection
• Represent company vision and values and maintain good relationships with business partners
• Other tasks set in the annual objectives process, by KPIs or by the supervisor

Required profile

• University degree in pharmacy, biology, chemistry, information technology or another equivalent field
• At least 2 years of experience in a comparable position
• Fluent English
• Fixed-term contract of one year with a 6-month probation period, renewable

Required skills

• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Expected annual base pay in Slovenia of 39,270 to 72,930 EUR
• Annual bonus of 9% of annual pay
• Vacation allowance and performance award
• Voluntary supplementary pension insurance and accident insurance
• Collective health insurance for specialists and Care Connect mental health support
• Transport, meals and other statutory benefits