Lead Chemical Engineer (m/f/d)

Exyte Switzerland AG; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Exyte Switzerland AG in Basel seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to lead chemical and process engineering for complex pharma/biotech facilities. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate interfaces, and ensure design meets GMP, safety, and project requirements from concept to commissioning.

The role requires deep expertise in process design, team leadership, and strong client interaction, with fluency in German or French and English.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience designing and engineering pharmaceutical/biotech facilities.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of process design principles, GMP, safety regulations.
• Experience across concept to commissioning phases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in German or French and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate chemical and process engineering activities within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage project scope, budget and schedule for the assigned discipline.
• Serve as the primary interface between process engineering and other disciplines.
• Develop and review process design deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, equipment specs).
• Lead technical discussions and workshops with clients and stakeholders.
• Support GMP reviews, FATs and SATs; ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates and technical concepts in BD activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve engineering standards and tools.

Kenntnisse

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Bachelors or Masters in Chemical/Process Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Since 1912 Exyte has been a specialist in cleanroom technology and have since evolved into a trusted partner for leading companies in the semiconductor, tech, software, and pharmaceutical sectors. With more than 100 years of experience and expertise, we create solutions that promote human progress, improve quality of life, and create a better future. Our core mission is to drive innovation and create solutions that promote human progress, enhance life quality, bring the future of technology to life. At Exyte, we are committed to excellence, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Discover your exciting role

As a Lead Chemical Engineer, you will lead chemical and process engineering activities for complex pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility projects. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces and ensure that engineering solutions meet quality, safety, GMP and project requirements. Acting as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders, you will support successful project delivery from conceptual design through commissioning.

Lead Chemical Engineer (m/f/d)

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate chemical and process engineering activities within multidisciplinary project teams
• Manage project scope, budget and schedule for the assigned discipline
• Serve as the primary interface between process engineering and other engineering disciplines
• Develop and review process design deliverables, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, equipment specifications and utility concepts
• Lead technical discussions and workshops with clients and project stakeholders
• Facilitate and support HAZOP studies, GMP reviews, FATs and SATs
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards, GMP requirements and applicable safety regulations
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, man-hour calculations and technical concepts during business development activities
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools and work processes
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and project team members
• Act as a subject matter expert in areas such as process design, clean utilities, laboratory systems, simulation or manufacturing technologies

Show your expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the design and engineering of pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences facilities
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary projects
• Strong knowledge of process design principles, facility and equipment design, GMP requirements and safety regulations
• Experience across multiple project phases from concept design through detailed engineering and commissioning is preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured and solution-oriented way of working with strong attention to detail
• Fluent German or French and English language skills

Contact:

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Ilayda Öztürk.