Senior Specialist, Engineering (Biotech Process Engineering)
Our client in the greater Lucerne area is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist (P3), Engineering to join their growing Biotech Process Engineering team. This on‑site role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in biologics development and clinical manufacturing.
Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Start: asap
Duration: 12 months
Workload: 100%
About the Role
As part of the Biotech Process Engineering group, you will drive the evaluation, implementation, and qualification of next‑generation technologies, novel equipment, and innovative processes for both drug substance and drug product manufacturing. You will play a key role in shaping the future of batch and continuous GMP manufacturing.
Responsibilities can be adapted to your background, availability, and career aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Specialist – Process Engineering
Act as a coach and coordinate cross‑functional and global efforts (local site, US, Ireland).
Lead initiatives for implementing new technologies supporting GMP batch and continuous manufacturing.
Serve as a Change Champion—promoting digitalization, new ways of working, and innovation.
Apply strong problem‑solving capabilities to develop new perspectives and solutions.
Contribute to tiered meeting structures to ensure alignment and progress across global teams.
Subject Matter Expert for Technology & Process Innovation
Evaluate and harmonize technologies for batch and continuous manufacturing.
Implement and qualify new software, equipment, or systems to streamline GMP operations.
Support GMP documentation (Risk Assessments, Batch Records, Sampling Plans, SOPs/WIs, qualification documentation).
Ensure GMP compliance and quality assurance within interdisciplinary and global teams.
Aggregate and centralize process knowledge for effective knowledge management.
Your Profile
Required Qualifications
5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience.
Experience as a Project Manager with cross‑functional teams.
Strong familiarity with Upstream and Downstream Unit Operations in biologics manufacturing.
Proven ability to analyze complex situations and offer practical, robust solutions.
Business‑fluent English (C1) and German (B1)—both written and spoken.
Preferred Skills
3+ years in quality management & compliance systems; quality auditing experience is a plus.
Knowledge of Emerson DeltaV, SIPAT, and automation in manufacturing.
Strong understanding of CPPs, CQAs, and equipment qualification principles.
Technical knowledge of biologics drug substance operations, analytical testing, or process development.
Ability to stay proactive, calm, and structured under pressure.
A team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
Sounds interesting? Apply now and take the next step in your career