Process Engineer Front-End | Global Pharmaceutical Projects | Concept Design & GMP Environment | Basel, Switzerland
Join a major pharmaceutical engineering project in Basel, Switzerland.
We are currently supporting the recruitment of a Process Engineer Front-End for a consulting assignment based in Basel, Switzerland, within a leading global pharmaceutical environment.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact CAPEX and manufacturing projects during the early project phases, supporting the development of complex biopharmaceutical and GMP-regulated facilities.
The role is particularly suited to professionals who combine strong technical engineering capabilities with stakeholder management, project coordination and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
The Role
As a Process Engineer Front-End, you will support project initiation activities from ideation and feasibility through concept design.
Working directly within the client environment, you will collaborate with operations, MSAT, engineering partners and project stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical project scope and engineering concepts.
Your responsibilities will include:
Translating business requirements into technical project scope documentation
Supporting ideation, feasibility and concept design phases
Developing and reviewing:
Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs)
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Mass balances
Equipment lists
Supporting the development of User Requirement Specifications (URS)
Coordinating with engineering partners, EPCMs and cross-functional teams
Reviewing engineering deliverables and ensuring alignment with scope, schedule and quality expectations
Supporting GMP, EHS and sustainability compliance objectives
Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Managing multiple priorities within fast-paced project environments
Technical Environment
Projects may involve:
Biologics
Cell & Gene Therapy
mRNA manufacturing
Small molecules
Bioconjugates
Drug product / aseptic manufacturing
Laboratory facilities
Candidate Profile
We are looking for professionals who bring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills.
Ideal candidates will typically have:
Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech process engineering
Strong understanding of GMP / cGMP environments
Experience within front-end engineering, concept design or project initiation phases
Experience working with EPCMs, engineering consultancies or client-side project teams
Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities
Excellent communication skills in English (mandatory)
A proactive, adaptable and collaborative mindset
More senior profiles with 10+ years of experience are also highly relevant. Multiple roles may be available.
Contract Details
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Contract Type: 12-month rolling contract
Work Model: On-site within the client environment
Rate: 90–120 CHF/hour depending on experience (more or less 160k–200k CHF yearly)
Flexible start date
Visa and onboarding support available
Candidates may live in Switzerland or commute from neighboring France
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