* Strong international player in biotech
* 24 months contract with extension option
About Our Client
For our client, an international biotech company with modern offices in Lucerne area, we are looking for a
Manufacturing Technology Innovation Specialist
(a), who will play a key role in optimizing and maintaining production processes. The temporary contract will start in March for a duration of 24 months with extension option.
PLEASE NOTE: This function requires 100% onsite presence.
Job Description
Responsibilities and activities of this function will be depend on the seniority and expertise of the successful candidate primarily entail, but are not limited to:
Senior Specialist Process Engineering Activities
* Coach team and support coordination of efforts with colleagues across the local site and global network in shaping and implementing next generation technologies and innovation for GMP Batch and Continuous Manufacturing in Drug Substance and Drug Product.
* Contribute tiered meeting structure coordinating activities locally and with international (US, Ireland) groups for implementation of new processes and technologies for Drug Substance manufacturing.
* A Change Champion within the organization and site, to bring about new technologies, digitization, and ways of working.
* Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
Requirements
Act as an SME
for the evaluation of innovative equipment for optimizing manufacturing processes, preparing user requirements and capital funding requests:
* Work to harmonize technologies in batch and continuous manufacturing, for easy flexibility in switching between the two paradigms.
* Implement and qualify new technologies / software / instruments that can simplify and reduce effort around GMP manufacturing and administrative processes.
* Support the development of GMP Documentation such as: Risk Assessments, Batch Records, Sampling Plans, Qualification Documents, and SOPs/WI's.
* Provide quality assurance and GMP compliance support within global and interdisciplinary teams.
* Aggregate process related knowledge and centralize for knowledge management
The Successful Applicant
To Be Considered For This Role, You Must Bring
* 5+ years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
* Experience as a Project Manager with cross-functional team members.
* Familiarity with Upstream and Downstream Unit Operations for biologics manufacturing.
* Competent in analyzing complex situations and showing practical problem-solving capabilities.
* Business Fluent in English (min. C1) and conversational German (min. B1)
If you bring the following, it is a big plus:
* 3 years of experience with quality management and compliance systems
* Working knowledge of quality auditing
* Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV, SIPAT and the use of Automation in a manufacturing Process.
* Detailed understanding of Critical Process Parameters, Critical Quality Attributes and general principles of equipment qualification.
* Technical knowledge with Biologics drug substance operations and analytical testing or process development.
What's On Offer
* An engaging and innovative work environment in Lucerne area.
* Opportunities to develop your expertise in the LIFE SCIENCE sector.
* Supportive and collaborative team culture.
* Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
Contact: Kamila Fotiou
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