C&Q Engineer

About Sandoz

Sandoz is in an exciting and transformative phase as a global leader in sustainable generics and biosimilars. By creating new and ambitious paths, we offer a unique opportunity for all of us – professionally and personally. Become part of Sandoz and shape the future with us!

Your Responsibilities

Your tasks include:

• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for GMP compliance activities in the field of automation (IQ/OQ/PQ, etc.)
• Technical support in deviation management (identification, analysis, corrective and preventive actions)
• Development, creation, and continuous improvement of technical standards (SOPs) including training materials
• Participation in projects and changes, qualification and commissioning activities in pharmaceutical production and packaging plants (GMP)
• Representation of the Engineering organization during authority inspections and customer audits
• Close collaboration with Production, IT, Quality, and external partner companies

What You Bring to the Position

• Motivation to support our colleagues as an Engineering Specialist and to successfully master challenges such as qualification projects or inspections together with them.
• Completed degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering (Dipl.Ing./M.Sc./B.Sc.) or similar, or a master craftsman/technical HTL degree with corresponding professional experience (Master Craftsman, HTL).
• At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in commissioning, qualification, and/or compliance.
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good organizational skills and accuracy.
• Thirst for knowledge, curiosity, dynamism, and commitment.

Desirable Requirements

• Understanding of GAMP 5, Annex 11, 21 CFR-Part 11.

Your Benefits

• Attractive base salary with bonus structure.
• Modern company pension plan.
• Flexible working hours and home office depending on the position.
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Entitlement to company holidays for more free time.
• Subsidized meals in our company canteen.
• Promotion of sustainable mobility through works transport and shift buses.
• Company kindergarten and summer camps for children.
• Offers for your well-being & mental health.
• Learning and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth.

Why Sandoz?

Generics and biosimilars form the foundation of the global pharmaceutical industry. Annually, Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provides over 800 million treatments for more than 700 million patients. We are proud of this achievement but have even greater ambitions!

By investing in new development capacities, state-of-the-art production facilities, and new acquisitions and partnerships, we can shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to affordable, high-quality medicines – sustainably.

We are driven by an open, cooperative culture supported by our talented colleagues. They experience an agile and collegial environment with flexibly designed and meaningful development opportunities, where diversity is valued and personal growth is fostered!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Sandoz is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and foster diverse teams that represent our patients.

If you require support during the recruitment process due to an illness, physical disability, or neurodivergence, please contact jobs.austria@sandoz.com.

Key skills/competency

• GMP Compliance
• Automation Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• IQ/OQ/PQ
• Deviation Management
• SOP Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Affairs
• Technical Standards