Upstream Process Engineer | Life Sciences

Capgemini Engineering; Diegem; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an Upstream Process Engineer to support the readiness of a gene therapy manufacturing facility. You will act as SME during equipment validation and SAT activities, author GMP documents, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in French and English.

The role requires 2+ years in upstream bioprocessing, GMP documentation experience, and a science/engineering degree. Strong communication and an autonomous, proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of upstream bioprocessing experience (cell culture, development, operations, and equipment)
• Exposure to viral vector or gene therapy manufacturing (e.g. AAV) is a plus
• GMP documentation proficiency including authoring procedures, process descriptions and risk assessments
• Full professional fluency in both French and English (spoken and written)
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills for multi-priority environments

Responsabilités

• Serve as SME for upstream process during equipment validation and SAT activities, translating requirements into qualification protocols
• Author and review GMP documentation including SOPs, process descriptions, risks, and batch docs in French and English
• Contribute to GMP and campaign readiness activities and mock runs in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate closely with operators, validation engineers, process experts, and project stakeholders across French- and English-speaking environments
• Support strategic process and operational decisions and contribute to campaign setup and facility readiness

Connaissances

Upstream bioprocessing

GMP documentation

Bilingual French/English

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Engineering or Master’s in bioengineering/biochemistry/biotechnology

Outils

SAT/IQ/OQ

Description du poste

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s mostinnovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as theyprovide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days arethe same.

Your Role

As an Upstream Process Engineer, you will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the operational readiness of a new gene therapy manufacturing facility. Across three key mission phases — equipment validation, documentation, and GMP readiness — you will bring both technical depth and strong communication skills to a highly visible, cross-functional role.

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Acting as the Upstream SME during equipment validation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities, ensuring that process requirements are correctly translated into qualification protocols and supporting troubleshooting during commissioning phases.
• Authoring and reviewing critical GMP documentation including operating procedures, process descriptions, risk assessments, and batch documentation in both French and English, producing clear and user-friendly materials for production teams.
• Contributing to GMP and campaign readiness activities for the new facility, supporting the preparation of mock runs and engineering runs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborating closely with manufacturing operators, validation engineers, process experts and project stakeholders across both French-speaking and English-speaking environments.
• Supporting strategic process and operational decisions depending on seniority, and contributing to cross-functional discussions on campaign setup and facility readiness.

Your Profile

We're looking for a proactive, solution-oriented engineer who combines solid upstream bioprocessing knowledge with excellent communication and documentation skills. You thrive in a fast-paced GMP environment and are equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• Technical expertise in upstream bioprocessing with a minimum of 2 years of experience in cell culture processes, upstream process development, manufacturing operations, and process equipment — ideally with exposure to viral vector or gene therapy manufacturing (e.g. AAV).
• GMP and documentation proficiency, including experience authoring manufacturing procedures, process descriptions and risk assessments, and familiarity with equipment qualification activities (SAT/IQ/OQ) in a regulated environment.
• Bilingual communication skills with full professional fluency in both French and English (spoken and written), enabling effective collaboration across diverse, multicultural teams.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines, communicate clearly with multidisciplinary stakeholders, and bring a pragmatic, autonomous mindset to complex challenges.
• A scientific or technical degree (Engineering or Master's level preferred) in bioengineering, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field.

What You'll Love About Working Here

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• Connect for Success: Our professional communities foster career development and strengthen Capgemini's capabilities across various domains. You will also benefit from mentoring programs to stimulate your professional growth.
• Lead the Change: As a global leader in engineering services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies to help our clients develop the smart products and services of tomorrow.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.