From lab-scale innovation to commercial manufacturing – you make it happen.
On behalf of an established and growing biotechnology company in Switzerland, we are recruiting a Head of Process Engineering to lead process development, technology transfer and manufacturing scale-up activities.
This is a senior leadership role at the interface of R&D, Manufacturing and Quality, supporting the company’s expansion from development to commercial production.
The context
The organisation has a strong and ambitious product pipeline and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities. Strengthening process engineering leadership is critical to ensure robust technology transfers, process optimisation and operational readiness.
Your role
Lead and develop the Process Engineering team (scientists and engineers)
Oversee technology transfer from development to manufacturing
Drive process optimisation and troubleshooting for USP / DSP operations
Support process validation, regulatory submissions and inspections (FDA, EMA)
Act as a key partner to R&D, Manufacturing and Quality
Contribute to long-term manufacturing and process strategy
Your background
PhD or Master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related field
12+ years’ experience in process development / engineering within biotech or biopharma
5+ years in a leadership role, managing process engineering teams
Deep expertise in USP and/or DSP for biopharmaceutical production
Proven track record in technology transfer and scale-up
Experience supporting regulatory filings from a process perspective
Fluent English required; German or French is a plus
Nice to have : experience with monoclonal antibodies or cell therapy; PAT or process modelling exposure
Offer
Attractive Swiss compensation package, including bonus and executive benefits
High-impact leadership role with strong visibility
Opportunity to shape the future of a growing biopharma manufacturing organisation
This search is conducted confidentially by Recrutis, Executive Search firm specialised in Life Sciences.
Confidential and exploratory discussions are welcome.
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