Head Pharmacist & Manager of Quality (F|M)
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Before you apply
LocationLyon
Also inSaint-Priest
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentQuality Management
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 28, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Own the pharmaceutical quality system end-to-end
Establish and maintain the Quality Policy and customer Quality Agreements
Ensure quality capabilities meet customer, market and regulatory expectations (EU GMP, cGMP, ICH guidelines)
Lead management reviews and quality indicators
Qualify and monitor suppliers, subcontractors and service providers
Lead regulatory intelligence
Manage crisis situations
Build, lead and develop the Quality team
Represent the company before ANSM
Hold and maintain all regulatory authorizations
Confirm, certify and release pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical batches
Personal legal accountability under French Public Health Code
About the role
Join our Quality Management team as Head Pharmacist & Manager of Quality (F|M) and take on a dual strategic and regulatory leadership role at our Sartorius Bio Elpida site in Saint-Priest, a cell therapy-focused service company.
Reporting to the Head of Cluster Process Development and Services within the Emerging Business Advanced Therapy Solutions, you will be accountable for the effectiveness of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across the organization, working closely with an international group and matrix organization to support business growth.
Then, you hold personal legal accountability under the French Public Health Code (Article R.5124-36) for the company’s pharmaceutical activities and for patient safety.
Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities
As Manager of Quality
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Own the pharmaceutical quality system end-to-end: deviations, complaints, change control, CAPA, and internal, client and external audits and inspections.
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Establish and maintain the Quality Policy and customer Quality Agreements.
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Ensure quality capabilities meet customer, market and regulatory expectations (EU GMP, cGMP, ICH guidelines and other applicable requirements).
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Lead management reviews and quality indicators to drive continuous improvement.
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Qualify and monitor suppliers, subcontractors and service providers.
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Lead regulatory intelligence: track changes in applicable regulations, ensure impact analyses are performed, and drive timely implementation.
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Manage crisis situations and ensure effective escalation of quality issues to senior management and clear communication within the department.
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Build, lead and develop the Quality team (technicians and engineers).
As Head Pharmacist (Pharmacien Responsable)
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Represent the company before the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) and other competent authorities.
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Hold and maintain all regulatory authorizations required for the company’s pharmaceutical activity.
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Confirm, certify and release pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical batches, including cell banks, active substances, and intermediate and finished products.