Job Description
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
Our Schachen site serves as a magnetic force that attracts, recognizes, and integrates people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Employees feel not only that they belong at Schachen, but that the site belongs to and is shaped by them.
The Biotech facility, at our Schachen site, is a state-of-the-art facility that enables and advances our best work. By integrating leading-edge technology with a dynamic, activity-based workspace, the facility will support seamless connection and collaboration within and across teams and functions.
We are looking for a Biotech Process Engineering Specialist within the Biotech Process Engineering team at our Werthenstein BioPharma Facility in the greater Lucerne area. This position must be physically on site to support the team and its activities.
As a member of the growing Biotech Process Engineering team, you will play a key role in the evaluation and implementation of novel equipment, innovative processes, and the implementation of next generation technologies to keep our company at the forefront of innovation in development and clinical manufacturing of biologics.
Responsibilities:
Assisting in creating and maintaining project plans from evaluation and sourcing through qualification implementation and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) release of equipment and technologies.
Supporting the introduction of novel and innovative solutions for biologics manufacturing within the facility.
Handling capital requests and procurement tasks under supervision.
Build an excellent relationship with Technology Lifecycle Excellence, Process Automation and Drug Substance Manufacturing Operations teams.
Providing guidance, motivation, and support to project team members across departments.
Collaborating with production managers and other stakeholders to understand production requirements, capacity constraints, and priorities.
A Change Champion in the organization and site, driving new technologies, digitalization and finding opportunities for innovative work methods.
Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for newly implemented technologies and guiding their integration into routine production through knowledge transfer.
Supporting the development of GMP Documentation such as Risk Assessments, Qualification Documents and authoring standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Collaborating with Facility Management and internal team members to ensure GMP compliance through routine monitoring, calibration, maintenance, and certifications of responsible equipment devices.
Authoring protocols and conducting design of experiments to demonstrate the comparability of new technologies with legacy systems.
Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and work effectively within global and interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrate a desire for continuous learning, improvement, and development, while approaching problems from new perspectives.
Your Profile:
A degree qualification in a relevant field (Science/Technical). An Advanced Degree (BSc or MSc) is desirable.
A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Or an apprenticeship in a relevant field with over 7 years of industry experience.
Technical knowledge in biologics drug substance upstream operations, downstream operations, analytical testing or process development.
Project management basic knowledge.
Experience working in a GMP and or a regulated environment.
Experience in quality change management systems.
Strong technical writing abilities.
Good understanding of general principles of equipment qualification.
Understanding the design and functionality of automated systems like Emerson DeltaV, as well as the application of automation within manufacturing processes.
Competent in analyzing complex situations and showing practical problem-solving capabilities, with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English. German would be desirable.
THE COMPANY
Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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