M&S Graduate Program-Quality Lead-Beijing

Location: Beijing, China

Company

R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines, with a focus on digital transformation, AI-enabled manufacturing, and sustainable global supply.

What you will do

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples according to SOPs, GxP, and regulatory requirements.
• Support QC equipment qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, analytical method verification, and validation activities.
• Document results according to data integrity standards and participate in deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA follow-up.
• Support inspection readiness, self-audits, global audits, and regulatory inspections involving NMPA, FDA, and EMEA requirements.
• Contribute to contamination control, sterility assurance, laboratory safety, 5S, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Supply Chain while developing QC team members and progressively taking on people management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline; a top MBA with relevant manufacturing exposure may also be considered.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing, or related regulatory and compliance roles, ideally in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Practical exposure to cGMP operations, deviations, OOS investigations, CAPA, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of biologic product license application processes, quality systems, quality risk management, continuous improvement, GxP, and health-regulated requirements.
• Fluency in English is required, with strong written and verbal communication skills for regulatory documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
• LEAN-oriented problem solving, openness to learning new tools, and the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization.

Nice to have

• Experience or strong interest in sterile manufacturing, contamination control, or biologics quality systems.
• Familiarity with Chinese cGMP, FDA, or EMEA regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with the KNEAT solution.
• Strong interest in Digital & AI-enabled manufacturing and supply chain solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured 3-year leadership accelerator with defined rotations, milestones, and a guaranteed landing role.
• Cross-regional and cross-functional immersion in live manufacturing and supply operations.
• Mentorship from a Site Head and Global M&S Leader, with regular access to business leaders.
• Personalized career roadmap, external professional coaching, and capability building in Digital & AI, critical thinking, and leading change.
• Opportunities to contribute to smart factories, AI-driven supply chain solutions, new product launches, sustainability, and low-carbon manufacturing.