Description:
We’re Hiring: Senior Manager, Quality & Responsible Person – Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Hikma Pharmaceuticals International
At Hikma, we are driven by our purpose to make quality medicines accessible to patients around the world. We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager, Quality & Responsible Person (RP) to join our Corporate Quality Operations team in Geneva.
This is a critical leadership role with full Responsible Person accountability under Swiss legislation, providing end-to-end quality oversight for our Swiss legal entity and designated third-party manufacturing partners across Europe and the United States.
About the Role
As Senior Manager, Quality & Responsible Person, you will:
- Act as the Responsible Person (RP) in accordance with Article 11 of the Swiss Ordinance on Establishment Licenses
- Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Swiss entity
- Ensure full GMP/GDP compliance for import, wholesale distribution, export, and foreign trade activities
- Provide end-to-end GMP quality oversight of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
- Hold final authority for quality-related decisions to protect patient safety and regulatory compliance
- Lead Swissmedic inspections and manage internal and external audits
- Champion a Right-First-Time and continuous improvement culture across internal teams and partners
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality professionals
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory and technical oversight of Swiss pharmaceutical activities
- Oversight and governance of third-party quality lifecycle (3P/CMOs)
- Approval and management of Quality Agreements, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, complaints, recalls, and PQR/APQRs
- Leadership of internal audits, supplier audits, and authority inspections
- Risk management in line with ICH Q9
- Cross-functional collaboration with global Quality, Business Development, and external stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology
- Recognized qualification as Responsible Person or Qualified Person
Experience & Skills
- Senior-level Quality experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong expertise in GMP/GDP, sterile and oral dosage forms preferred
- Proven experience overseeing third-party manufacturers
- Fluent in English and French
- Confident leader with strong decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Hikma?
- Make a tangible impact on patient safety and product quality
- Work within a global pharmaceutical organization with strong values and purpose
- Take on a high-visibility leadership role within a regulated Swiss environment
- Collaborate with international teams across Europe, the US, and MENA regions
Interested?
Apply via LinkedIn or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to learn more.
Hikma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
