QA Associate Director (Pharmaceutical)

Location: Visp, Switzerland (Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in biologics manufacturing with over 30 sites across five continents, dedicated to manufacturing the medicines of tomorrow.

What you will do

• Provide senior technical direction and risk-based guidance for facility operations and pest control within the CCS framework.
• Ensure QA oversight for utility systems, construction interfaces, and GMP facility interfaces to prevent microbial and cross-contamination.
• Manage QA governance, including deviation and change review, CAPA oversight, and quality risk assessments.
• Serve as the QA subject matter expert during customer audits, regulatory inspections, and internal audits.
• Provide quality oversight for new projects, utility standards, infrastructure readiness, and handover into routine operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QC, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Quality Engineering.

Requirements

• Academic degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Proven track record in leading complex technical QA topics and influencing stakeholders without direct line-management responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of quality systems, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk management.
• Experience with facility systems, utilities, infrastructure, or pest control is highly desired.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• Fluency in German.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, dynamic, and passionate team environment with an ethical workplace.
• High-impact leadership scope within the contamination control strategy framework.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Comprehensive lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits tailored to the Visp location.
• Agile career development and dynamic work culture.