MSAT Cleaning Expert

Panda International; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Panda International is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities in Switzerland and seeks an MSAT Cleaning Expert to drive cleaning process excellence in a biologics manufacturing facility.

You will partner with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Automation, Validation, and external stakeholders to ensure cleaning processes are robust, compliant, and inspection-ready. This is a permanent/contract role depending on experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
• Proven experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment cleaning processes, CIP/COP systems, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Experience supporting biologics manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Act as technical owner for manufacturing cleaning processes and equipment cleaning strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cleaning process performance, robustness, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and optimize cleaning concepts in collaboration with Quality and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead CIP/COP improvement activities and support implementation of best practices.
• Support cleaning method development and lifecycle management in collaboration with Manufacturing, QC, R&D, QA, and Engineering.
• Lead cleaning‑related risk assessments and ensure effective implementation of mitigation actions.
• Support process transfers, manufacturing campaigns, investigations, deviations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical expertise during customer discussions, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Identify opportunities for innovative cleaning technologies and process optimization.
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP requirements, internal procedures, and regulatory expectations.

Kenntnisse

Equipment cleaning

CIP/COP systems

Manufacturing process improvement

Biologics manufacturing

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory inspections support

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

A leading global biopharmaceutical organization is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities in Switzerland and is seeking an experienced MSAT Cleaning Expert to support a major biologics manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible technical role focused on driving cleaning process excellence, equipment cleaning strategy, and continuous improvement within a state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will act as a technical expert for manufacturing cleaning processes, partnering closely with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Automation, Validation, and external stakeholders to ensure cleaning processes are robust, efficient, compliant, and inspection‑ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical owner for manufacturing cleaning processes and equipment cleaning strategies.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cleaning process performance, robustness, and operational efficiency.


• Develop and optimize cleaning concepts in collaboration with Quality and cross‑functional teams.


• Lead CIP/COP improvement activities and support implementation of best practices.


• Support cleaning method development and lifecycle management in collaboration with Manufacturing, QC, R&D, QA, and Engineering.


• Lead cleaning‑related risk assessments and ensure effective implementation of mitigation actions.


• Support process transfers, manufacturing campaigns, investigations, deviations, and continuous improvement projects.


• Provide technical expertise during customer discussions, audits, and regulatory inspections.


• Identify opportunities for innovative cleaning technologies and process optimization.


• Ensure all activities comply with GMP requirements, internal procedures, and regulatory expectations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with hands‑on experience supporting cleaning processes and GMP operations.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in:


• Biotechnology


• Chemical Engineering


• Pharmaceutical Sciences


• or a related technical discipline.


• Proven experience within a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment.


• Strong knowledge of:


• Equipment cleaning processes


• CIP/COP systems


• Manufacturing process improvement


• Experience supporting biologics manufacturing processes.


• Ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.


• Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Biopharmaceutical drug substance or drug product manufacturing.


• Large‑scale manufacturing environments.


• Cleaning validation and process optimization.


• Technology transfer and manufacturing readiness activities.


• Equipment qualification and validation lifecycle management.


• Regulatory inspection and audit support.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of a next‑generation biologics manufacturing platform and play a key role in establishing robust, scalable, and compliant manufacturing processes.

You will work in a highly collaborative international environment alongside experts from Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Technical Operations.

Employment type: Permanent or contract opportunity depending on experience