Group Senior Manager Quality Applications

ppMartin Metzger, Group Senior Director Business Applications /p pbJob-ID: /b 63450 /p pbLocation: /b Lachen, CHE /p pbJob Level: /b Management /p pbCategory: /b IT /p pbEmployment Type: /b Permanent position /p pBecome part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately‑owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation. /p pJoin us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life. /p h3Your Main Tasks And Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and execute the global Quality Applications strategy, ensuring digital solutions support business objectives, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. /li liAct as the strategic IT Business Partner for Global Quality and Manufacturing, translating business needs into scalable digital solutions. /li liLead demand management, business process management, and application lifecycle management for the global Quality application landscape. /li liDrive global implementation and continuous improvement of Quality applications while ensuring compliance with GxP, IT security, architecture, and lifecycle standards. /li liManage strategic application projects from planning through execution, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders, external vendors, and implementation partners. /li liLead and develop a high‑performing global team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. /li liEnsure service excellence through application governance, SLA management, vendor performance management, and operational support. /li liOwn CAPEX and OPEX planning, monitor budgets, optimize costs, and ensure measurable business value and return on investment. /li liPromote harmonized global processes and application standards with a strong focus on user experience, business value, simplicity, and scalable digital transformation. /li /ul h3Your expertise and ideal skill set /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Business Administration or a related discipline. /li liMore than 10 years of experience in IT business applications, consulting, or digital transformation, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. /li liProven experience managing enterprise Quality applications in regulated GxP environments. /li liStrong understanding of Quality business processes, application lifecycle management, and digital transformation initiatives. /li liExperience leading global implementation projects using Agile, PMI, or similar project management methodologies. /li liDemonstrated experience managing external software vendors, IT service providers, and strategic partners. /li liStrong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders. /li liExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities with a strategic and customer‑oriented mindset. /li liProven experience with enterprise Quality Management solutions in regulated GxP environments, such as Veeva, Trackwise, Generis, Ennov, or comparable industry‑leading platforms. /li liFluent in English; additional languages are an advantage. /li /ul h3Your department – where you make an impact /h3 ul liYou will join the Global Business Applications organization, supporting Quality and Manufacturing functions across Octapharma’s international network. /li liThe department drives the digital transformation of critical business processes by delivering secure, compliant, and innovative enterprise applications. /li liWorking closely with business leaders, global functions, and external partners, you will shape the future Quality application landscape and enable operational excellence across all sites. /li liIn this highly visible leadership role, you will influence strategic decisions while leading global initiatives that directly support Octapharma’s continued growth. /li /ul pJoin us in shaping the future of digital Quality solutions and lead one of our largest digital transformation initiatives across our global manufacturing network. /p h3Thrive with us /h3 ul liYou help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life‑saving medicines /li liFamily values - Long‑term perspective for employees and relationships /li liBe rewarded with market‑related salary and benefits package /li liYou will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint /li liWork with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization /li liSkills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions /li /ul h3It´s in our blood /h3 pWe live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion. /p pDo you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person. /p pMrs. Claudia Vignau /p pOctapharma AG /p pSeidenstrasse 2, 8853 Lachen /p pT: /p h3Want to find out more about us? /h3 pVisit our website bOctapharma Career /b and follow us daily on bLinkedIn /b. /p h3About Octapharma /h3 pOctapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven RD sites and five state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 200 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr