Global Analytical Quality Manager

At FMC our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies we are passionate about the power of science to solve agricultures biggest challenges.

For more than a century FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industrys most advanced innovative solutions that protect farmers crops from destructive pests and disease while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide insecticide and fungicide active ingredients product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

Summary

The Global Analytical Quality Manager is responsible for defining and leading FMCs global analytical quality framework for Active Ingredients and formulations covering both internal manufacturing and externally tolled production. The role provides global ownership for analytical quality standards method governance laboratory capability and analytical support for toll manufacturing with a strong operational focus on APAC.

A key accountability is early and active leadership in the setup and operationalization of the new analytical laboratory in Schaffhausen ensuring laboratory design equipment strategy methods and team capabilities are aligned with business and quality needs.

Location: Schaffhausen

Main Responsibilities

• Define implement and maintain global analytical quality standards governance and testing strategies for Active Ingredient formulation manufacturing and externally tolled production

• Provide global oversight of analytical quality for toll manufacturing ensuring consistent application of analytical controls methods and quality requirements

• Lead analytical involvement in the design setup and operationalization of the Schaffhausen analytical laboratory including laboratory strategy equipment and capabilities

• Drive analytical technology leadership through the evaluation implementation and continuous improvement of analytical methods technologies and capital projects

• Oversee the analytical method lifecycle including method development validation transfer governance and ongoing performance monitoring

• Serve as the global escalation point for complex analytical quality issues supporting investigations risk mitigation and resolution across the network

• Provide analytical expertise to support Intellectual Property Brand Protection customer regulatory and internal audit activities

• Lead and develop analytical quality teams through coaching training and knowledge sharing fostering strong scientific expertise and a culture of quality excellence

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Analytical Chemistry Chemistry or a related scientific discipline required; Masters or PhD preferred

• Minimum 7 years of experience in analytical chemistry quality control or quality assurance within a regulated manufacturing or R&D environment

• Proven leadership in laboratory safety with a strong track record of establishing and maintaining safe working practices

• Strong technical expertise in analytical method development validation transfer and troubleshooting using techniques such as HPLC GC LC-MS GC-MS IR spectroscopy and titration

• Experience supporting analytical technology transfer preferably including collaboration with external manufacturing or external manufacturing partners

• Strong analytical thinking and sound decision-making skills with a pragmatic data-driven approach to problem solving

• Ability to interpret and apply complex scientific principles within a global manufacturing and quality environment

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with experience working across functions regions and cultures

• Demonstrated ability to influence collaborate and drive results in cross-functional and matrix organizations