Senior Supervisor Quality Control Testing & Sample Management

Posted:
3/5/2026, 6:16:39 PM

Location(s):
Solothurn, Switzerland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

About This Role:
As the Senior Supervisor of Quality Control Testing & Sample Management, you will be an essential part of the team at our manufacturing site, driving operational excellence in a GMP environment. You will lead a dedicated team, overseeing all sample logistics, management, and analytical testing processes. In this role, you will manage workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that align with our commitment to quality. Your responsibilities have a direct impact on product quality and compliance, making you a pivotal contributor to our success. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and ensure seamless QC operations. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our laboratory support functions.

What You’ll Do:

  • Direct line management including performance management, capability development, and workforce planning.
  • Planning, coordination, technical review, and approval of business critical QC testing, including TOC/Conductivity and PCR based assays, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure GMP-compliant status of QC laboratory equipment and processes.
  • QC representative during health authority inspections and internal/external audits.
  • Oversee and continuously improve sample management activities, including handling, storage, and shipment of raw materials and drug substances.
  • Manage retain samples and oversee shipment of stability samples to external sites.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Author, review, and approve complex GMP documentation.
  • Participate in technology transfers for new product integrations.
  • Collaborate with global QC networks to align best practices and regulatory standards.

Who You Are:
You are a dynamic leader with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality and compliance. Your ability to manage complex logistics and analytical processes with precision and efficiency sets you apart. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking contribute to continuous improvement. Your communication skills enable you to effectively mentor your team and collaborate with cross-functional partners. You are driven by the opportunity to make a tangible impact on product quality and operational excellence.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Technical discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or food manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience in GMP Quality Control functions.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in GMP documentation and process improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Master’s degree in a related field.
  • Experience in personnel or project management.
  • Familiarity with biopharma quality control practices.


 

Job Level: Professional


Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Biogen

Website: https://www.biogen.com/

Headquarter Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1978

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Precision Medicine ⋅ Therapeutics