Process Scientist (Technical Operations)
The Process Scientist in Technical Operations (100%) plays a vital role in transferring new products and manufacturing technologies from development to GMP production. This position ensures that processes are safe, robust, and compliant up to the Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) stage and during early commercial manufacturing. Additionally, the role supports lifecycle management, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Your Tasks
- Lead the transfer of new products, manufacturing processes, and technologies from development and pilot scale into GMP manufacturing.
- Plan, execute, and support manufacturing campaigns from initial technology transfer through process validation (PPQ) and early commercial production.
- Ensure robust, safe, and compliant manufacturing processes through effective process monitoring, control strategies, and lifecycle management.
- Drive process optimization, troubleshooting, deviation investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Production, QA, QC, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient knowledge transfer and operational excellence.
- Prepare, review, and maintain GMP documentation, including manufacturing records, validation documentation, risk assessments, and regulatory support documents.
- Act as a subject matter expert during audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with GMP, HSE, and quality requirements while supporting manufacturing readiness and operational performance.
Your Profile
- MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- Hands-on experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or CDMO environments, ideally including technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing support.
- Strong expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, with experience in peptide chemistry and peptide manufacturing considered a distinct advantage.
- Solid understanding of GMP requirements, process lifecycle management, quality systems, regulatory expectations, and risk-based approaches.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a structured, data-driven, and solution-oriented working style.
- Experience with manufacturing and quality systems such as SAP, MES, LIMS, and data analytics tools (e.g., Minitab, Seeq, or Power BI) is an asset.
- Collaborative, proactive, and accountable team player with excellent communication skills and professional proficiency in both French and English; additional German language skills are advantageous.
Our Offer
We provide an interesting and stimulating work environment within an innovative, growth-oriented company. Our structure ensures versatility and diversity in your daily work. You will be part of a collaborative team and have the opportunity for professional growth in a permanent position. Enjoy modern employment conditions, including attractive benefits, social perks, and opportunities for development.
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