Process Engineer
Job Title: Process Engineer – Drug Product Technology Transfer
Location: Switzerland
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Contract
About the Role:
A leading pharmaceutical company in Switzerland are seeking a Process Engineer, to join it's Manufacturing Science department. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a key role in drug product technology transfer, ensuring the successful integration of manufacturing processes into the receiving unit.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with cutting-edge biologics manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the SME for drug product manufacturing and technology transfer processes.
- Provide technical support to receiving unit teams during tech transfer projects.
- Assess, identify, and mitigate risks associated with process changes.
- Collaborate in process validation and equipment qualification activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during transfer and production.
- Prepare and review key documentation (protocols, reports, risk assessments).
- Ensure all activities are compliant with cGMP, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
Profile & Qualifications:
- Engineering degree in Biotechnology or related scientific field.
- 3–5 years of experience in Fill & Finish (FF) operations, particularly for recombinant protein drug products.
- Hands-on experience with drug product manufacturing and technology transfer.
- Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Fluent in English and French (both required).
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Applicants must have a valid right to work in Switzerland (Swiss or EU nationality or a valid Swiss work permit).
Why Join?
- Be part of a global leader in the pharmaceutical space.
- Work on impactful, science-driven projects.
- Join a collaborative, international team committed to excellence and innovation.
- Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.
Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in quality control, we’d love to hear from you! Please quote job reference 136 418 in all correspondence.