Who we are

Norbitec GmbH was established in 2003 as a joint venture and is part of BIOCEUTICALS Arzneimittel AG, a subsidiary of STADA Arzneimittel AG, and Nordmark Pharma GmbH.

We are a successful biotech-pharma company with approximately 120 employees, specializing in the production of a high-quality pharmaceutical active ingredient for the international market. Currently, we are on a healthy growth trajectory and are looking to strengthen our team.

Senior Manager Quality Control / Deputy Head of QC (f/m/d)
Uetersen | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Permanent | Quality | Professionals

What you can expect

Do you want to do more than just follow processes? Are you eager to actively shape, take responsibility, and make an impact? Then we are looking for you
In this role, you will coordinate and monitor key QC processes, manage interfaces, further develop workflows, and support the current QC management – professionally, organizationally, and with a long-term perspective

• You provide professional and organizational support to the QC project team, ensuring clear structures, smooth workflows, and goal-oriented implementation
• You coordinate and oversee the release of active substances, including reviewing analysis reports, batch documentation, and aligning all involved parties
• You manage and evaluate stability studies as well as qualification and requalification measures
• You establish, maintain, and track relevant QC key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous process evaluation and improvement
• You regularly review and further develop existing workflows and guidelines with a focus on efficiency and GMP compliance
• You ensure GMP compliance within QC and implement targeted optimization measures
• You oversee external national and international laboratories, ensuring quality, reliability, and documentation
• You support analytical issues in biotechnological production by evaluating QC data and deriving meaningful actions
• You troubleshoot analytical problems, including root cause analysis and implementing solutions within the change control process
• You handle deviations, OOS cases, CAPAs, and special projects from evaluation to completion
• You prepare for audits and regulatory inspections and participate in them
• You maintain and create QC-relevant documents and test instructions
• You represent the QC management, including the gradual assumption of delegated leadership tasks

Who we are looking for

• You have a completed master's degree in a natural science field (e.g., pharmacy, biotechnology, biology, chemistry)
• You have several years (at least 3-5 years) of experience in quality control within a GMP-regulated environment – ideally in the field of biotechnological active substances
• You possess a solid understanding of analytical QC procedures, their evaluation, and regulatory requirements
• You demonstrate strong organizational skills, initiative, and the willingness to take responsibility, actively shape processes, and drive topics forward
• You have a keen eye for identifying weaknesses and the ability to implement sustainable solutions
• You are fluent in German (spoken and written) and have excellent English skills
• You are proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Why choose Norbitec?

• A fantastic team with flat hierarchies
• Structured and comprehensive onboarding by an experienced team
• Attractive compensation in line with the chemical industry collective agreement, including holiday and Christmas bonuses, performance bonuses, childcare subsidies, employer-funded pension plans, corporate benefits, long-term savings accounts, company doctor, on-site cafeteria (breakfast and lunch options), free parking, JobRad, and corporate fitness membership via EGYM Wellpass
• 30 days of annual leave + an optional additional 5 days under the collective agreement "Modern Working World" + up to 6 company-designated bridge days (based on a 38.5-hour workweek, full-time; per year)
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• A wide range of health and work-life balance initiatives (company sports, massages, free external life counseling)

We look forward to receiving your application (resume, certificates, and references; a cover letter is not mandatory)! #LI-DH1