Bioprocess Specialist (m/f/d)Michael Page

Our client, a leading international player in the pharmaceutical industry with modern offices in the Lucerne area, is looking for an experienced Bioprocess Specialist (m/f/d) in charge of bringing new innovative medicines to patients as quickly as possible while maintaining the highest quality standards.

The assignment will be a temporary one, to start immediately until April 2025. Depending on the selected candidate's performance and motivation, the possibility of getting extended is given or even a take-over is given.

The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing next-generation technologies to keep our client at the forefront of innovation in biologics development and clinical manufacturing, by carrying out the following task areas:

• Supporting the introduction of novel and innovative solutions for biologics manufacturing within the facility
• Managing capital requests and sourcing activities
• Qualification of devices and equipment
• Authoring standard operating procedures
• Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for newly implemented technologies and guiding their integration into routine production
• Authoring protocols and conducting design of experiments to demonstrate the comparability of new technologies with legacy systems
• Demonstrating excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and work effectively within global and interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrating a desire for continuous learning, improvement, and development, while approaching problems from new perspectives
• Providing support for the manufacturing of clinical supply drug substance, including resupply activities
• Operating equipment according to batch records, sampling plans, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborating with Facility Management and internal team members to ensure GMP compliance through routine monitoring, calibration, maintenance, and certifications of responsible equipment devices

For this challenging and rewarding position, the ideal candidate should have: ·

• Successfully completed bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant field such as Science/Technical
• At least 3 years of experience working in a relevant academic or industry field with project management knowledge
• Technical knowledge in biological drug substance upstream operations, downstream operations, analytical testing, or process development
• Detailed understanding of general principles of equipment qualification
• Experience in cGMP in a sterile, vaccine, bulk, or finished goods pharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledge of design and operation of automated systems
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English (B2). Proficiency in German (B1) is desirable
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

Only candidates eligible to work in Switzerland will be considered for this vacancy.