Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Professionals – Switzerland
Kinetics Process Consulting GmbH Vacant since : 22.07.2026 Number of jobs : 5 4000 Basel (BS) 100% By agreement Permanent Registration requirement
Location: Switzerland – project locations may include Basel, Visp and other major pharmaceutical manufacturing hubsEmployment Type: Permanent and Contract OpportunitiesCompany: KPC InternationalKPC International is expanding its presence in Switzerland and is interested in speaking with experienced Commissioning, Qualification and Validation professionals for current and upcoming pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects.We support major capital projects from strategy and design through commissioning, qualification, start-up and operational readiness. Opportunities may be available across both project leadership and hands-on execution roles.
Areas of Interest
- Commissioning and Qualification leadership
- Clean and black utilities
- HVAC and cleanrooms
- Drug substance and drug product manufacturing
- Fill-finish and aseptic processing
- Buffer and media preparation
- CIP and SIP systems
- Upstream and downstream process equipment
- Laboratory and analytical equipment
- Automation and Computer System Validation
- Thermal mapping
- Qualification documentation and document generation
- Quality Assurance and validation oversight
- KNEAT, Veeva or other electronic validation systems
Typical Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing commissioning and qualification strategies
- Preparing, reviewing and executing lifecycle documentation
- Supporting DQ, FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ, OQ and PQ activities
- Reviewing URS, specifications, risk assessments and traceability matrices
- Managing deviations, punch items and qualification close-out
- Coordinating with engineering, quality, automation, vendors and operations teams
- Providing technical leadership across assigned systems or workstreams
- Supporting inspection readiness and compliance with applicable GMP requirements
Candidate Profile
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Practical commissioning, qualification or validation experience
- A strong understanding of GMP requirements and the project lifecycle
- The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Professional fluency in EnglishGerman or French language skills, experience working in Switzerland and familiarity with Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturing sites would be advantageous but are not essential for every position.Work EligibilityApplications are welcome from candidates already authorised to work in Switzerland, EU/EFTA nationals and other experienced professionals who may require work-permit support.Any potential work-permit or relocation requirements will be reviewed individually and will depend on the position, project location, candidate experience and applicable Swiss immigration requirements.About KPC InternationalKPC International has supported pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects worldwide since 2001. Our teams provide specialist engineering, commissioning, qualification, validation and project delivery services from concept through start-up and operation.We offer the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with leading life-sciences organisations, supported by an experienced international team.
- Current location
- Swiss work authorisation or nationality
- Availability or notice period
- Preferred employment type
- Relevant technical disciplines
- Expected salary or contract rateApplications will be reviewed against both current and upcoming opportunities in Switzerland.
Additional Details
- Work location 4000 Basel (BS)
- Additional information on the place of work major pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs
- Workload 100%
- Employment start By agreement
- Employment duration Permanent
- Qualification skilled
- Work experience More than 3 years
- Education Master’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent
- English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
- By email rafaela.freiermuth@kpc-international.com