Our client, a dynamic global bio-pharmaceutical company headquartered in Switzerland, covering multiple therapeutic areas, is looking for a Senior Scientist with experience in MSAT on a contract basis in the German speaking part of Switzerland.
In this position, you will establish Manufacturing Science and Technology expertise across different equipment platforms for drug product development & manufacturing with focus on Parenterals.
You will represent the DPDS pilot plant in development and clinical/commercial supply teams ensuring timely clinical supplies for drug product.
Main Responsibilities:
Ensure timely plant readiness to support experimental / clinical activities
Ensure timely delivery of clinical material from internal pilot plants
Provide pilot plant input & requirements to Drug Product Development (DPD) / Primary Container Development (PCD)
Support scale-up and Tech-Transfer
Acts as the tech transfer receiving party for pilot plants
Put relevant manufacturing information and technical capabilities in place for the operations team to flawlessly produce the DP according to GxP, EHS and business requirements
Ensures that manufacturing processes are consistent with agreed platforms and are scalable and transferable to commercial operations
Review qualification documents, calibration, deviation handling and COC. Spokesperson during audits and inspections
Supports investigations, CAPAs, change controls according to assigned responsibilities and performs critical raw data review for key documents
Specialist for technology platforms being used within the Pilot Plant & across network
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
Degree in Pharmaceutical/Biochemical/Chemical or relevant Sciences or comparable experience in pharmaceuticals or in a related field with demonstrated ability (3-5 years) OR a PhD with proven experience (1-3 years)
Demonstrated proficiency and experience in biologics drug product development within the biopharmaceutical industry is helpful
Demonstrated proficiency and experience of biopharmaceutical process design is helpful
Solid understanding and experience of technology transfer operations is preferred
Solid understanding and experience in fill/finish operations is preferred
Proven track record of creativity and problem solving.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams is a must.
Excellent oral and written language skills in German and English.