MSAT Principal Engineer: Mammalian Biologics Process Lead

Aristo Group; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristo Group in Visp, Switzerland seeks an experienced Process Expert for Ibex Solutions in mammalian manufacturing (up to 20,000 L). You will own scale-up, supervise transfers, and optimize processes across USP and DSP in Drug Substance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate tech transfers, interface with development and operations, ensure GMP compliance, and contribute to process validation and continuous improvement while mentoring staff and driving new ideas.

Qualifications

• Biotechnology or chemical engineering background required.
• 5+ years in biopharma manufacturing or process development.
• GMP knowledge and bioprocess technology understanding.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong leadership and communication across interfaces.
• Team-oriented and well-organized.
• Agile, proactive and able to drive ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams as a process expert for tech transfers, scale-up and on-time implementation at manufacturing scale.
• Interface between process development/donor and operations; ensure scalability and manufacturability.
• Apply formal processes and tools to manage transfer info, risk and change control during technology transfer.
• Work as MSAT process expert in capital investment projects for building and commissioning manufacturing units; provide process inputs (block-flow diagrams, media lists, critical parameters).
• Implement manufacturing processes in the plant and support campaign preparation, execution and closure with daily batch reporting.
• Compile process-related deviations, change requests and campaign reports for GMP records.
• Contribute to development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement of process performance and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

GMP knowledge

English fluency

Communication

Team orientation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Biotech/Chemical Eng

Job description

Aristo Group in Visp, Switzerland seeks an experienced Process Expert for Ibex Solutions in mammalian manufacturing (up to 20,000 L). You will own scale-up, supervise transfers, and optimize processes across USP and DSP in Drug Substance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate tech transfers, interface with development and operations, ensure GMP compliance, and contribute to process validation and continuous improvement while mentoring staff and driving new ideas.