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Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Engineer (M/F/D) Jobs in Basel, Switzerland at Akkodis
Title: Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Engineer (M/F/D)
Company: Akkodis
Location: Basel, Switzerland
About the Company – Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group.
About the Role – Akkodis is looking for a Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Engineer (M/F/D) to contribute to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will be involved in various quality assurance activities, including GMP compliance, validation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, for a major pharmaceutical client.
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant pharmaceutical regulations (FDA, EMA).
Develop, review, and approve quality-related documentation such as SOPs, change controls, CAPAs, and deviation reports.
Participate in qualification and validation processes, including equipment, utilities, cleaning, and process validations.
Lead or support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards.
Collaborate with production, R&D, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor batch records and oversee release processes to ensure compliance with predefined specifications.
Contribute to risk management and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality systems.
Provide training on quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements to team members.
Required Skills
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of GMP, ICH guidelines, and other pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, Swissmedic).
Experience with validation processes, including equipment, process, and cleaning validations.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Fluency in English (mandatory); French or German is an asset.
