Job Title: Process Development Engineer
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Company: Global Pharmaceutical Leader
About Us:
Join a world-renowned pharmaceutical company dedicated to innovation and excellence in drug development and manufacturing. Located in Basel, our cutting-edge R&D facilities focus on advancing new therapies for patients worldwide.
Role Overview:
As a Process Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and scaling up biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in R&D, manufacturing, and quality to deliver robust, scalable processes that meet regulatory and commercial requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and optimize upstream and downstream bioprocesses for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
Conduct small and large-scale process characterization studies to understand process parameters and their impact on product quality.
Support technology transfer of processes from development to manufacturing sites.
Develop process models and execute process scale-up activities to ensure smooth transition to commercial manufacturing.
Analyze process data using statistical tools to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
Prepare and review technical documentation including batch records, process descriptions, and validation protocols.
Work collaboratively with quality, manufacturing, analytical, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with GMP and internal standards.
Participate in risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and robustness.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical process development or related roles.
Strong knowledge of cell culture, purification, and analytical techniques used in biologics manufacturing.
Experience with process scale-up, technology transfer, and GMP compliance.
Proficiency in data analysis software and statistical methods (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Excel).
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Fluent in English; knowledge of German or French is advantageous.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Work in a dynamic, innovative environment at the forefront of pharmaceutical science.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Support with relocation and integration for international candidates.
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