Qc & Ast Microbiology Head

We are the established global leader in generic antibiotics, with 50-plus medicines serving more than 200 million patients per year. And we have a leading global program to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), taking a balanced, cross-sector approach to combatting this unprecedented global health threat. Our goal is simple: to ensure patients continue to receive the medicine they need, when and where they need it.

In Spain, our Palafolls site produces the API that is required for such global reach. We're now hiring for a key role in the site, the QC & AST Microbiology Head.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- Reviewing microbiologic analytical results for both raw material and finished product.
- Release of raw materials.
- Guarantee that the operations in the QC laboratory are performed according to the Sandoz Quality Manual, and being follow GMP regulations.
- Coordinating the equipment and teams working in the lab according to the specific planning.
- Providing technical guidance to the laboratory analysts.
- Overseeing and ensuring the AST tasks are completed.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more

With investments in new development capabilities, innovative production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

The future is ours to shape

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- Estamos comprometidos a crear un entorno de trabajo excelente e inclusivo y un equipo diverso que represente a los pacientes y las comunidades a las que servimos._

What you'll bring to the role:
University degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Pharmacy is required.

Fluent English & Spanish.

5 years' experience in Microbiology laboratory analysis for QC.

Experience working with GMP, GxP and AST.

Team leadership experience will be highly valued.