Lead Biopharma Process Engineer – GMP & Utilities

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Basel; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead process design and project teams in our Basel, Switzerland office. The role focuses on designing and implementing manufacturing processes for biopharma facilities, from pilot to operation, with strong client interaction.

You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, and utility systems, while shaping process strategy, reliability, and compliance across projects. Extensive experience in aseptic processing and clean utilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of process engineering design experience, preferably in biopharmaceuticals.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering.
• Clean Pharma projects including aseptic filling/clean utilities.
• API / Chemical project experience.
• Proven experience generating PFDs, P&IDs, equipment and instrument data sheets, plus narratives.
• Knowledge of system design and applicable codes in process engineering.
• Strong time management and project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and project teams within the life sciences sector.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships and IPS design team collaboration.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and plants from pilot to full scale.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams, PFDs, P&IDs and utility systems.
• Perform feasibility studies and design optimization for existing facilities.

Skills

Process design

Project management

Client interaction

Time management

Aseptic processing

Biopharmaceuticals

PFDs & P&IDs

Process optimization

Utilities design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

P&ID design tools

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead process design and project teams in our Basel, Switzerland office. The role focuses on designing and implementing manufacturing processes for biopharma facilities, from pilot to operation, with strong client interaction.

You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, and utility systems, while shaping process strategy, reliability, and compliance across projects. Extensive experience in aseptic processing and clean utilities is preferred.