In this role you will ensure that the mandated GSK Quality Management System requirements for commercial operating units are met by taking the lead in implementing and sustaining the QMS in LOC Austria, managing systems and activities that directly impact product quality and regulatory compliance, and acting as the technical quality expert for the cluster with moderate supervision from your Line Manager.
You will be accountable for product quality in Austria, represent Quality in the country management teams, and serve as the Responsible Person in line with local regulatory requirements. You will lead quality projects, hold line management responsibilities, and drive delivery to ensure overall quality targets are achieved for LOC organisations within agreed timelines.
Your scope of accountability spans high-level internal and external interactions, including supporting Quality Councils, leading Incident Management Teams, representing Quality at regional leadership meetings, and providing updates on quality performance and significant events. Externally, you will engage with regulators, represent GSK at industry forums, and act as a recognised technical authority across local, regional and global quality networks.
In this role you will
Serve as the market contact and legally accountable Responsible Person (Fachkundige Person), acting as the primary liaison with the Austrian Health Authority for all commercial QMS activities
Lead the implementation, sustainment and continuous improvement of the QMS in LOC Austria, ensuring compliance with corporate, regional and local regulatory requirements and aligning quality objectives with business priorities
Promote QMS awareness and embed quality principles across commercial functions, engaging stakeholders to design, adopt and maintain required systems, processes and policies
Establish and manage QMS governance, including SOPs, training compliance, Quality Council, management reviews, QA objectives/KPIs and delivery of the Annual Quality Plan with standardised reporting
Oversee core quality processes including change control, risk management, CAPA, auditing, complaints and incident management, ensuring effective root cause analysis, escalation, tracking and resolution
Ensure product quality across supply and distribution, including Internal Quality Agreements, liaison with manufacturing and external partners, timely release of imported products and compliant repacking activities
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry)
Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer healthcare industry, preferably in a senior quality specialist role
Strong knowledge of GMP and GDP regulatory requirements and practical experience in quality assurance systems, including QMS implementation and maintenance
Demonstrated experience in batch release, product incidents, complaints management and CAPA processes
Proven experience with quality documentation systems, SOP management and training governance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English, with the ability to deliver clear messages and build effective stakeholder relationships
Structured problem-solving skills with the ability to perform impact assessments
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
Resilient, self-motivated and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset and openness to new methods
Closing Date for Applications – 14th of July 2026 (COB)
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Austrian Salary Range / Österreichische Gehaltsspanne: EUR 66,300 to EUR 110,500The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Der jährliche Brutto - Grundgehaltsrahmen für Neueinstellungen in dieser Position ist oben für jeden relevanten Standort ausgewiesen. Diese Gehaltsspannen berücksichtigen eine Reihe von Faktoren, basierend auf den Fähigkeiten, der Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle. Zusätzlich kann diese Position u.a. einen jährlichen Bonus, Urlaubsgeld, eine betriebliche Altersvorsorge sowie die Berechtigung zur Teilnahme an unserem aktienbasierten Long-Term Incentive-Programm beinhalten; dies ist abhängig von der Rolle. Detailliertere Informationen zum gesamten Vergütungspaket werden während des Rekrutierungsprozesses bereitgestellt. Wenn eine Position an mehreren Standorten bzw. in mehreren Ländern ausgeübt werden kann, werden die entsprechenden Gehaltsspannen für diese Länder/Standorte angezeigt. Zusätzlich können weitere Gehaltsspannen eingeblendet werden, wenn für bestimmte Märkte gesetzliche Vorgaben zur Entgelttransparenz gelten und diese Standorte als mögliche Einsatzorte für die Rolle in Betracht kommen. Wenn für einen bestimmten Standort oder ein bestimmtes Land in der Stellenausschreibung keine Gehaltsspannen angegeben sind, wird die entsprechende Vergütung im Rahmen des Rekrutierungsprozesses individuell besprochen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Gehälter je nach Land auf Grundlage der Fähigkeiten, Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und der Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle variieren. Angebote erfolgen in der Regel innerhalb der veröffentlichten Spanne unter Berücksichtigung der oben genannten Kriterien, wobei das obere Ende der Spanne im Allgemeinen sehr erfahrenen Kandidat*innen oder anderen außergewöhnlichen Konstellationen vorbehalten ist.
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