MSAT Associate Principal Scientist – Process Expert Mammalian Cell Culture - 7171

CTC Resourcing Solutions; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC Resourcing Solutions is seeking an MSAT Associate Principal Scientist – Process Expert Mammalian Cell Culture for a Visp-based assignment of 18 months with possible extension. The role focuses on scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing support for mammalian biotech operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate technology transfers, and ensure process scalability and regulatory compliance across GMP environments. Fluency in English and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Swiss permit or Swiss/EU citizenship required.
• Bachelor/Master’s degree or PhD in biotechnology, chemical engineering or related fields.
• More than 5 years of experience in biopharma manufacturing.
• GMP knowledge and bioprocess technology understanding.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, team orientation and solution focus.
• Excellent communication with diverse interfaces and stakeholders.
• Structured, focused, and highly motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for process design, up-scaling and tech transfer at manufacturing scale.
• Interface between process development and operations to ensure scalability and manufacturability.
• Apply formal processes to manage information transfer, process risks, and change control.
• Contribute to capital investment projects for building and commissioning manufacturing units.
• Provide input for process block-flow diagrams, media/buffer lists, and critical parameter lists.
• Execute manufacturing processes in the plant and support tech transfer campaigns.
• Prepare batch reports, deviations, change requests, and campaign documentation.
• Support regulatory filings with CMC sections and validation content.
• Drive MSAT standardization, continuous improvement, and global initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor / Master’s degree or PhD in Biotechnology or Chemical Engineering

Tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a MSAT Associate Principal Scientist – Process Expert Mammalian Cell Culture based in Visp, for the duration of 18 months with the possibility of extension.

The client is currently looking for experienced Process Experts in Ibex Solutions, their recently launched unique biological manufacturing and development concept. They have opportunities in both USP and DSP in Drug Substance for mammalian large-scale manufacturing (up to 20.000L). As a process owner, you are responsible for the successful scale up, supervision and optimization of mammalian processes.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading cross functional teams as a process expert tasked with technology transfers (process design and up-scaling) and timely process implementation at manufacturing scale. This includes the whole lifecycle of assigned projects from planning over coordination, implementation, control and project completion aligned with project management goals.
• Act as the interface between the process donor (customer, process development) and operations. Responsible to ensure process scalability and manufacturability.
• Securing success during technology transfer by applying formal processes and tools to manage the transfer of information, process related risks and change control
• Working as MSAT process expert in Capital investment projects for building and commissioning of the manufacturing units. Main responsible for delivering all input required for the specific processes (block-flow diagrams, media and buffer lists, critical parameter lists)
• Responsible for implementing the manufacturing process in the plant.
• Interacting directly with customers during tech transfer, campaign preparation, execution and closure including daily reporting of batch status and performance.
• Ensuring timely compilation of process related deviations, change requests and campaign reports
• Compiling CMC sections in filing documents and technical content of validation reports
• Contributing to the development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures and processes.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of process performance
• Supervising tasks in the area of local and global MSAT initiatives or leading major task forces or troubleshooting teams.
• Evaluating and driving innovative trends within the respective area of expertise
• Acting as a mentor for scientific and production staff in different fields of expertise.
• Performing process specific trainings for production staff.
• Responsible for the resolution of process issues that may arise during manufacturing, considering all regulatory requirements
• Responsible for execution of GMP risk analysis for the manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required;
• Bachelor / Master's degree, PhD preferred in the following areas of study: Biotechnology, Chemical engineering or related disciplines
• More than 5 years of experience in the area of biopharma manufacturing and / or process development preferable in the area of Mammalian Manufacturing
• GMP and deep understanding of bioprocess technology
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Strong leadership skills, team oriented, solution-oriented
• Very good communication skills and interaction with all kinds of interfaces within customers and the project organisation
• Structured, focused and well-organized working attitude, agile, highly motivated and dynamic drive
• Open-minded for new ideas and suggestions.