QA MES Specialist

QA MES Specialist

Location: Schaffhausen (hybrid working 3 days onsite /2 days home office)

Duration of the contract: Until 31st December 2026

Hours per week: 40 hours

Essential: Both languages English & German, 3 years plus within a GMP environment and previous experience of batch record systems is mandatory, MES

Imagine your next project supporting the digital transformation of life-saving medicine production. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA MES specialist to strengthen the QA Parenterals Team. This role is at the heart of our challenging journey to digitalize batch records, offering the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams on exciting projects where quality is always the North Star.

roles and responsibilities You will own compliance-relevant project tasks within the MES implementation, ensuring every digital step meets our rigorous standards.

This will involve:

• Owning compliance relevant project tasks within the MES project, define framework conditions and approve relevant procedures

• Approve and release MES relevant data in the frame of the project implementation

• Review and approve MES relevant NC and CoC records

• Take over the QA MES role during Dry Run, Verification and Wet testing

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Working in a hybrid model (3 days onsite in Schaffhausen, 2 days home office).

how to succeed You are a quality-minded professional who thrives at the intersection of traditional GMP standards and modern digital systems.

You will also bring:

• Professional experience in a GMP environment (Pharma, Bio-Tech, or Food industry)

• Full professional proficiency in both German and English (Mandatory)

• Proven experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and digital batch records

• Completed apprenticeship or scientific degree (University/College)

• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office, MES)

• Excellent analytical skills to identify gaps and root causes of issues.

• The ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.

benefits This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for until 31st December 2026.

you are welcome here Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

application process We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.