Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1600 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

This position is temporary until 30.11.2026.

Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life. 

Your main tasks and responsibilities 
 

• Define requirements and testing criteria for raw materials and other incoming goods, ensuring they are clearly documented in specifications
• Assess, initiate, and manage change controls resulting from supplier change notifications or updates to pharmacopoeial requirements
• Support the lifecycle management of raw materials and other incoming goods, including initiating Change Controls for phase-out activities
• Perform administrative and documentation tasks related to specification management and change control processes for raw materials and incoming goods
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within quality systems and support harmonization projects across functions or sites

Your expertise and ideal skill set
 

• Educational background and/or University degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field 
• Professional experience in pharmaceutical industry especially in the field of Quality Control (GMP environment) is a plus
• Skilled in using MS Office and SAP
• Professional use of English and German language, both written and oral
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills 

Your department - where you make an impact  
 

• We, the Group Quality department, are responsible for developing policies and procedures for all CQ Plasma activities based on current applicable regulations, ensuring a standardized approach throughout the organization.
• Our team is divided into CQ Plasma, CQ Control, Corporate Stability Studies, Corporate QC Method Validation, and Corporate QC Incoming Goods.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy 
• Training & further education 
• Health promotion 
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections  
• Company and team events 
  
  

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4,270.14 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.  

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.  

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person. 

Mrs. Johanna Proksch

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H. 

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien 

T: +43 (1) 610 32 - 4299

You can also reach us Monday to Friday via WhatsApp: +43 (0) 664 88578113

Want to find out more about us? 

 
Visit our website Octapharma Career and follow us daily on LinkedIn.