Manager QA Operations (m / f / d)

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease, Shigella and Zika.

Responsibilities

As Manager QA Operations , you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of our Quality Management System (QMS) at the Vienna site. You will l ead a motivated team and help maintain the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance (cGxP), while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Your key responsibilities will be :

• Lead and inspire the QA Operations team to ensure high performance, motivation, and stability
• Oversee and continuously improve day-to-day QA operations , including batch record review, quality event handling, and CMO oversight — ensuring timely and compliant execution
• Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the local QMS in alignment with global standards and applicable GxP regulations (GMP / GDP)
• Act as lead host during regulatory and customer inspections, representing Valneva with professionalism and confidence
• Collaborate closely with the Head of QA and other key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and ensure lean, best-practice quality operations
• Function as lead auditor for both internal and external audits
• Ensure full cGxP compliance in all QA operational and QMS-related processes
• Promote lean and efficient quality operations aligned with industry best practices
• Drive proactive stakeholder engagement across departments
• Provide support to the Director QA Operations on strategic initiatives , projects, and quality improvements as needed
• Collaborate closely with QA Systems, QA Center of Excellence (CoE), and other cross-functional teams

Requirements

Benefits

Working with Valneva means being part of a  global biotech company  with a clear vision to make a meaningful  impact in the world . At Valneva, you can expect a dynamic and  innovative  work environment characterized by an open, appreciative company culture and exciting,  impactful assignments . Enjoy the benefits of  flat hierarchies , an international atmosphere, and regular company events that foster  collaboration  and connection.

Additionally, we offer :

Join us and shape the future of biotechnology!

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € gross per year based on full-time employment. However our salaries are market oriented and in line with your qualifications and experience.