Process Engineering Expert – Pharma / Biotech (m/w/d)

Tech'Firm Industrie AG; Bern; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Techfirm Engineering is seeking a Process Engineering Expert – Pharma/Biotech in Bern, Switzerland. This permanent, 100% role focuses on leading process technologies across investment projects from concept to qualification, in collaboration with QA, Operations, CQV, and Procurement.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a related field with extensive pharma/biopharma process experience, GMP knowledge, and proven leadership in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a process/biotech field is required.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical process engineering.
• Proven expertise in process system design, engineering and implementation in investment projects.
• Strong lifecycle experience from concept through procurement, commissioning, start-up and qualification.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Experience collaborating with CQV, QA, Operations, Plant Engineering and Procurement teams.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory standards; engineering best practices.
• Experience leading technical reviews and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across process technologies and systems.
• Support investment projects from concept, design, procurement, start-up and qualification.
• Develop process concepts, design solutions and philosophies with QA, Operations and Engineering.
• Define, develop and roll out process standards and engineering philosophies aligning with global and local requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities involving multiple stakeholders and ensure alignment across project teams.
• Provide construction support and lead commissioning philosophies and field commissioning activities.
• Support qualification activities with CQV teams and validation functions.
• Organize and lead technical review meetings for cross-functional alignment and approvals.
• Collaborate with QA, Operations, Plant Engineering and Procurement to meet technical, operational and quality requirements.
• Ensure process solutions comply with regulations and internal standards across the global network.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Quality compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent

Job description

Process Engineering Expert – Pharma / Biotech (m/w/d)

Tech'Firm Industrie AG Vacant since : 15.10.2026 Number of jobs : 1 3004 Bern (BE) 100% Immediately Permanent

Shape the Future of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing with Techfirm Engineering!

Techfirm Engineering is looking for an experienced Process Engineering Expert – Pharma / Biotech (m/w/d) to join our Industrial Services team in Switzerland.

The selected consultant will play a key role in investment projects within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment, providing technical leadership across process technologies from concept development and design to procurement, commissioning, start-up, and qualification.

Working closely with Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, Plant Engineering, Procurement, and CQV teams, you will ensure that process systems are designed, implemented, and qualified in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, technical standards, and project objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• -Provide technical leadership and expertise across process technologies and systems.
• -Support investment projects throughout the concept, design, procurement, start-up, commissioning, and qualification phases.
• -Develop process concepts, design solutions, and process philosophies in collaboration with QA, Operations, and Engineering.
• -Define, develop, and roll out process standards and engineering philosophies aligned with global and local requirements.
• -Coordinate technical activities involving multiple stakeholders and ensure clear alignment across project teams.
• -Provide construction support and lead the development of commissioning philosophies and field commissioning activities.
• -Support qualification activities in close collaboration with Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) teams.
• -Organize and lead technical review meetings to ensure cross-functional alignment and approvals.
• -Collaborate closely with QA, Operations, Plant Engineering, and Procurement to address all technical, operational, and quality requirements.
• -Ensure that process solutions comply with applicable regulations, internal standards, and established solutions across the company's global network.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• -Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• -Extensive experience in Process Engineering within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• -Proven expertise in process system design, engineering, and implementation within investment projects.
• -Strong experience across the project lifecycle, from concept development and design through procurement, commissioning, start-up, and qualification.
• -Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and associated process equipment.
• -Experience collaborating with CQV, QA, Operations, Plant Engineering, and Procurement teams.
• -Strong understanding of GMP requirements, regulatory standards, and engineering best practices.
• -Experience leading technical reviews, coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, and providing expert-level technical guidance.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• -Strong technical leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• -Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• -Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.
• -Ability to align multiple stakeholders and drive cross-functional decisions.
• -Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear technical direction.
• -Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and technical excellence.

LANGUAGES

• -Fluent German is mandatory (written and spoken).
• -Good command of English, both written and spoken, is required.

WHY TECHFIRM?

• Join a Swiss-established company with more than 25 years of experience in the Swiss industrial market.
• Contribute to complex and meaningful projects within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.
• Take on a strategic technical role in the development and implementation of advanced process systems.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering, quality, operations, and CQV professionals.
• Develop your expertise through challenging projects and long-term professional opportunities.
• Be part of a multicultural and inclusive environment focused on well-being, professional growth, and sustainable collaboration.

Please note: only candidates with valid Swiss/EU/EFTA work authorization can be considered.

Together, let's shape the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing with Techfirm Engineering!

• Work location 3004 Bern (BE)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent
• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 1 year
• Education Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent
• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• German Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• By email [e-mail]