Vodja laboratorija mikrobiologije (d/ž/m) / Quality Team Lead QC Microbiology (d/f/m)

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Join our team and take on a strategic leadership role in managing the Microbiology Laboratory, a key function ensuring quality and compliance in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. We are looking for an experienced professional with vision, expertise, and leadership skills to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

As Quality Team Lead QC Microbiology you will be responsible for leading and developing both the team and microbiological processes, ensuring smooth execution of control activities to meet customer needs in full compliance with legislation, internal standards, good practices, and business objectives.

Be part of shaping the “new” Sandoz and Lek!

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Strategic leadership and development of the Microbiology Laboratory to ensure seamless operations and full compliance with cGxP requirements.
• Oversight and coordination of microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates (IPC), active pharmaceutical ingredients, and environmental samples in line with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and activities aligned with national legislation, EU guidelines, FDA, and other relevant regulatory authorities. Provide active support during internal and external audits and inspections.
• Lead investigations of deviations, OOX results, and complaints, and collaborate on the design and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the microbiology department.
• Manage training programs and foster professional development of team members in line with cGxP requirements; monitor performance and ensure competency.
• Provide scientific support to microbiological quality control, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs, including preparation and submission of documentation.
• Coordinate operational activities of the department and ensure expert microbiological support for production processes and regulatory compliance. 

What you will bring to the role:

• University degree in Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory processes or a similar role.
• Proven experience in microbiology within the pharmaceutical industry, with strong knowledge of cGxP and GLP.
• Leadership experience and ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements (EU, FDA) and experience with audits and inspections.
• Strong analytical skills, proactive mindset, and problem-solving orientation.
• Very good command of English (written and spoken).

What we offer:

Job location: Lendava

Contract type: permanent contract with 6-month probation period

Expected weekly working hours: 40

*Pay range: 65.840 - 98.760 EUR gross per year* 

*Salary at Sandoz is based on job level, qualifications, specific skills, and work experience. Fully proficient candidates are usually placed around the market median, less experienced candidates lower in the range, and those with strong or niche expertise higher. When determining placement within the range, we also consider internal pay equity and external market data.

Our compensation package additionally includes:

• Annual bonus (STI): percentage of annual salary
• Vacation allowance: in 2025 it was €2,430.99 net
• Christmas bonus: in 2025 it was €2,100 gross
• OurShare: every year, an employee of Lek d.d. will be entitled to receive shares of Sandoz AG
• Voluntary Additional Pension Scheme: The company fully covers the contribution for your supplementary pension plan, amounting to 5.844% of your gross salary
• Allowance for shift work (15%); rotational shifts (20%), night shift work (70%), Sunday/public holiday work (50%), overtime work (30%) – if applicable for position
• Collective life and accident insurance (24/7 coverage)
• A hybrid work environment offering flexibility and remote work possibilities – if applicable for position

Ready for your next career move?
You are kindly invited to submit your application in English and Slovene, including a CV, by August 30th, 2026.

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have the ambition to do more so that everyone can benefit from the basic human right of good health.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape a sustainable future for Sandoz and to help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us in helping to make healthcare fairer and faster.

The future is ours to shape.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and to forming diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

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