Quality Control Specialist II (m/f/d)

Salary Range: €60,978.00 - €95,800.00   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Schaftenau, Austria Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Shape quality where it matters most. As QC Specialist II (m/f/d), you will help safeguard compliant production and testing by providing quality oversight, supporting investigations, reviewing critical records, and approving quality control data. Working across teams, you will strengthen Good Manufacturing Practice compliance, data integrity, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, helping ensure medicines meet the quality standards patients rely on.   Job Description Major Accountabilities: • Oversee production and testing activities, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and quality standards. • Review and approve production, quality control, and analytical science and technology records. • Evaluate deviations, out-of-specification results, corrective actions, and change requests. • Support investigations into exceptions, identifying risks and contributing to effective resolution. • Approve quality control and release data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity. • Prepare for and support audits within the quality control area. • Maintain lifecycle management documentation in line with applicable quality requirements. • Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement projects across the site. Essential Requirements • Degree in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field. • Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology quality control or quality assurance. • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and regulated quality standards. • Experience with environmental monitoring and controlled cleanliness zones. • Strong digital skills and confidence using relevant information technology applications. • Fluency in German and English, with effective cross-functional collaboration skills. Rewards   At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.  In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 59,781.96 EUR /year (on a full-time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.  Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:  • Austria: EUR 60,978.00 - 95,800.00 EUR The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.   In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.   Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a divers