Location: Visp (Valais), CH
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 8 months plus
Time commitment : FTE
Title: Sr. Process Engineer: Finish-Filling
Description: In this role, the process engineer will bridge the gap between engineering, validation, and production and be accountable for ensuring the reliable, compliant startup and ongoing performance of complex aseptic equipment, securing high equipment availability and OEE from day one.
Tasks
Act as the single accountable technical authority for fill-and-finish systems (filling lines, isolators, freeze dryers, inspection, and packaging), ensuring their reliable and compliant startup and ramp-up.
Drive the seamless integration of CAPEX projects into active operations, overseeing qualification, validation, and the final handover process.
Establish robust technical systems that guarantee efficient maintenance and performance optimization, driving standardization, digitalization, and continuous improvement.
Lead projects within a matrix structure, coordinating strongly across Production, QA, CQV, Warehouse, Tech Support, MSAT, and QC Monitoring to effectively manage deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
Ensure all operations, systems, and equipment are fully inspection-ready and maintain strict regulatory compliance aligned with EU GMP Annex 1 and other global standards.
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, or a related technical field.
Extensive, proven experience in Pharma Operations Engineering, specifically focusing on aseptic Fill & Finish processes and complex equipment (isolators, filling lines, freeze dryers).
Strong background in technical project management and operational readiness, with a proven track record of transitioning facilities or large-scale CAPEX projects into routine GMP operations.
English and German language proficiency
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