Job Title: Process Development Engineer
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Company: Global Pharmaceutical Leader
About Us:
Join a world-renowned pharmaceutical company dedicated to innovation and excellence in drug development and manufacturing. Located in Basel, our cutting-edge R&D facilities focus on advancing new therapies for patients worldwide.
Role Overview:
As a Process Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and scaling up biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in R&D, manufacturing, and quality to deliver robust, scalable processes that meet regulatory and commercial requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize upstream and downstream bioprocesses for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
- Conduct small and large-scale process characterization studies to understand process parameters and their impact on product quality.
- Support technology transfer of processes from development to manufacturing sites.
- Develop process models and execute process scale-up activities to ensure smooth transition to commercial manufacturing.
- Analyze process data using statistical tools to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
- Prepare and review technical documentation including batch records, process descriptions, and validation protocols.
- Work collaboratively with quality, manufacturing, analytical, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with GMP and internal standards.
- Participate in risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and robustness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical process development or related roles.
- Strong knowledge of cell culture, purification, and analytical techniques used in biologics manufacturing.
- Experience with process scale-up, technology transfer, and GMP compliance.
- Proficiency in data analysis software and statistical methods (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Excel).
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of German or French is advantageous.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative environment at the forefront of pharmaceutical science.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Support with relocation and integration for international candidates.