We are looking for a Senior Process Expert to join our MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) Team at our state-of-the-art Ibex site in Visp, Switzerland.
In this role, you will play a critical part in the successful transfer, scale-up, supervision, and optimization of biopharma processes, acting as a senior expert in process science and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams as a process expert for technology transfers, process design, up-scaling, and timely implementation at manufacturing scale. This includes managing the entire lifecycle of assigned projects from planning through to project completion, aligned with project management goals.
Serve as the interface between the process donor (customer, process development) and operations, ensuring process scalability and manufacturability.
Secure success during technology transfer by applying formal processes and tools to manage information transfer, process-related risks, and change control.
Resolve process issues during manufacturing while considering all regulatory requirements.
Execute GMP risk analysis for manufacturing processes.
Act as the MSAT process expert in capital investment projects, contributing to the building and commissioning of manufacturing units and delivering all process-specific input (e.g., block-flow diagrams, media and buffer lists, critical parameter lists).
Implement manufacturing processes in the plant.
Interact directly with customers during tech transfer, campaign preparation, execution, and closure, including daily reporting of batch status and performance.
Ensure timely compilation of process-related deviations, change requests, and campaign reports.
Compile CMC sections for filing documents and technical content for validation reports.
Key Requirements
PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related disciplines.
Significant working experience in biopharma manufacturing and/or process development, preferably in Mammalian Manufacturing.
Deep understanding of GMP and bioprocess technology.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all kinds of interfaces within customers and the project organization.
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is a plus.
Practicalities
Location: Visp, Switzerland
Start-date: ASAP
Onsite
Duration: 1-year contract – with the likelihood of extension
Sound Interesting?
Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com or contact her on +41 44 551 4407.
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