Elanco Animal Health ist eines der weltweit führenden Tiergesundheitsunternehmen. Wir entwickeln und vertreiben innovative Produkte und Dienstleistungen, um Krankheiten bei Haus- und Nutztieren vorzubeugen und zu behandeln. So schaffen wir einen Mehrwert für Landwirte, Haustierbesitzer, Tierärzte, Stakeholder und die gesamte Gesellschaft. Mit unserer langjährigen Tradition im Bereich Tiergesundheit helfen wir unseren Kunden dabei, die Gesundheit ihrer Tiere zu erhalten und zu verbessern. Die Lohmann Animal Health GmbH ist als Teil des Elanco Animal Health Unternehmens seit mehr als 50 Jahren ein weltweit führender Spezialist für die Herstellung von Geflügelimpfstoffen. Unsere Impfstoffe werden dabei weltweit in über 70 Ländern exportiert. Key objectives/deliverables: Management the quality control department, budget, and personnel planning Coaching and develop direct reports incl. succession pipeline within the department Ensure the testing of raw material, packaging material, bulk material and finished products is carried out in appropriate time and according GMP/GLP-requirements Ensure that method validation, transfer of new products and stability testing is performed on time and in alignment with production needs Ensure that test methods are validated and equipment is qualified to perform tests Ensure that qualified personnel are available for laboratory management Share and drive best practices within the QC department Monitoring, developing, and improving the quality system for quality control including usage of suitable key performance indicators Define and drive the laboratory`s strategic vision in term of resources, investment, continuous improvements (lean/5s approach) and budget Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement within all processes within QC Develop and drive a QC productivity agenda Guarantee HSE at the lab Driving the culture of safety first, quality always Strong partnership and communication with all site departments Participation and support in Lead Team, site reviews and business planning Ensure qualified support within inspection (before, during, after) Minimum requirements MSc in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology or comparable. PhD is desirable A minimum of 10 years of professional experience and technical expertise in pharmaceutical industry, in Quality Control or Quality Assurance Minimum 5 years of experience as a team leader or manager Proven track record of managing budget and employment development Strong expertise with the global quality standards (EU GMP) Prioritization skills, Written and oral communication skills (German and English) Critical decision-making skills Strong problem solving skills Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a cross-functional team What we can offer you Interesting and varied working environment in a modern and growing global company in the pharmaceutical industry Room for initiative and flexibility Exciting development opportunities Company fitness Meal allowance Corporation benefits Team events 30 vacation days Attractive remuneration incl. performance-related bonus payment 40 hours/week Flexible working hours