Site Quality Head 100 % (m/w/d)

Established in 1836, Acino is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region and Latin America. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets and leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

We are constantly expanding our market position with a future-oriented international business strategy. Therefore, we are looking for a dedicated and motivated person to strengthen our team in Liesberg as

Site Quality Head 100% (m/w/d)

Your Opportunities:

• Subject matter and/or personnel leadership of the Site Quality Switzerland with all departments and working groups subordinate to the organizational chart


• Drives a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence, fostering cross-functional collaboration and talent development


• Leads inspections and audit readiness and CAPA oversight, ensuring inspection preparedness and timely remediation


• Supports the implementation and integration of digital quality systems (e.g., Helix), with a strong focus on data integrity and system validation


• May serve as a Qualified Person (FvP) or deputy, in accordance with Swissmedic requirements


• Collaborates closely with the Site Head Switzerland and reports functionally to the Head of Corporate Quality Assurance and Compliance


• Champions cultural change and harmonization across legacy systems as part of Acino’s transformation journey


• Leads risk-based decision-making across the site, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of quality and compliance risks


• Demonstrates strong judgment in managing ambiguity and navigating “grey zones” in regulatory, operational, and cross-functional contexts


• Implementation of local quality systems that comply with Acino standards and local regulations and all regulations of the respective countries in which the products are marketed


• Preparation of the Site Quality Plan including review and approval of SOPs, PQRs, Site Master File


• Optimization and simplification of processes in the area of Site Quality Switzerland and in the interfaces to the other areas of quality as well as to the corporate functions within Acino Group


• Supervising and monitoring of the qualification/certification of suppliers, service providers and contract laboratories


• Responsible for preparation and monitoring of the budget for the area of Site Quality Switzerland (cost centers, personnel, investments)


• Review Board, Corporate Quality Review Board, Safety Board and other ad hoc meetings


• Escalation of quality issues in accordance with applicable Acino quality directives


• Approval or rejection of all procedures or specifications affecting the identity, strength, quality, and purity of the product


• Creates and nurtures a high-performing, empowered quality team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence across all QA functions.

Who you are:

• Education in pharmacy, natural sciences or equivalent


• Strong understanding of the EU GMP regulations and several years of experience in the GMP regulated environment, preferably in Quality (QA, QC)


• Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to connect and quickly create
  relationships with people at all levels of the organization


• Digitally savvy, with experience in digital QMS platforms, data integrity principles, and system integration projects


• Proven ability to manage risk and lead through uncertainty with sound judgment and strategic foresight


• Very good skills in German and English (oral and written)


• Clear view of priorities and cross-functional thinking


• Decision-making skills and talent for dealing with complexity and ambiguity


• Analytical and cross-functional way of thinking

We Are Acino

At Acino, we push the boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients’ lives. Driven by our collective purpose to provide access to medicines to those in need, our strength lies in our unique expertise and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to be challenging the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry, always looking ahead to the future with an open mind. Join Acino, a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a very attractive working environment within a highly motivated team with excellent working conditions. You can expect the following benefits:

• A job in a crisis-proof pharmaceutical company


• An international working environment in a constantly growing company


• A quality and customer-oriented environment


• A motivated, agile and service-oriented team


• Interesting and highly diversified tasks that provide a broad basis for your future career in the pharmaceutical industry


• Attractive salary and pension fund


• Flexible working hours (possibility of home office)

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organisation, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!

Please apply via our HR system here.

Note that only direct applications via our HR system (follow the link above) will be considered.