Ophtapharm AG is an FDA/EU-GMP certified manufacturer in the pharmaceutical sector (ophthalmic products). At our production site in Hettlingen near Winterthur, high-quality products such as eye drops, ointments, and gels are aseptically produced, filled, and packaged for international markets.
Our Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene team is at the heart of ensuring product quality and patient safety in our aseptic manufacturing environment. As supervisor you will drive microbiological excellence and lead a dedicated team responsible for environmental monitoring and hygiene oversight that ensure GMP compliance across the site.
To strengthen our dedicated team, we are looking for a people-oriented and quality-driven personality to join us at our site near Winterthur starting as soon as possible or by agreement as Supervisor Microbiology - Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene (80-100%)
Supervisor Microbiology - Environmental Monitoring and Hygiene (80-100%)
Your Role
- Lead and develop the Microbiology Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene team.
- Oversee environmental monitoring activities, data trending, and microbiological investigations.
- Ensure site-wide hygiene and aseptic standards through training, guidance, and compliance monitoring.
- Coordinate and evaluate aseptic processing simulations (media fills).
- Support GMP compliance through risk assessments, change controls, CAPAs, and deviation management.
- Provide technical support and oversight to site CAPEX and quality projects
Your Profile
- Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.
- Experience in environmental monitoring, microbiological quality control, or aseptic manufacturing in a GMP-regulated environment.
- Sound understanding of microbiological processes, hygiene concepts, and cleanroom operations.
- Experience investigating microbiological deviations and supporting CAPAs and change controls.
- Fluent in German and comfortable working in English
What you can expect
- Lead a highly specialized microbiology team in an FDA/EU-GMP regulated environment.
- Shape microbiological quality standards for life-changing ophthalmic products.
- Drive continuous improvement in aseptic manufacturing and contamination control.
- Enjoy short decision paths and direct visibility to senior leadership.
- Flexible working conditions and attractive employment benefits, including an excellent pension scheme.
Arbeitsort
Ophtapharm AG
Riethofstrasse 1
8442
Hettlingen CH