Sterilisation & Validation Expert

Ophtapharm AG; Hettlingen; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working conditions

Free parking

Job summary

Ophtapharm AG in Hettlingen (ZH) is seeking a Sterilisation & Validation Expert to lead external sterilisation activities and maintain validation documentation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of product quality, compliance and patient safety in sterile ophthalmic medicines.

You will collaborate with external providers and internal teams to shape validation strategies, support SIP and bulk product validation, and ensure robust processes in a

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sterilisation technologies such as ETO and Steam.
• Experience with sterilisation validation in a regulated environment.
• Background in aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Confident communication in English and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead external sterilisation activities for active ingredients, excipients, and packaging materials.
• Prepare, review, and maintain sterilisation validation documentation.
• Support SIP and bulk product validation activities.
• Manage filter validation programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with external sterilisation service providers.

Skills

Sterilisation technologies

ETO

Steam

Communication (English)

Job description

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Sterilisation & Validation Expert

Ophtapharm AG Vacant since : 20.10.2026 8442 Hettlingen (ZH) 100% By agreement Permanent

At Ophtapharm AG, we manufacture sterile ophthalmic medicines that help patients around the world protect and improve their vision. As an FDA and EU-GMP certified pharmaceutical company, quality is at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our Qualification & Validation Team within the Quality Department, you will be the go-to expert for sterilisation processes and validation activities. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will help ensure the highest standards of product quality, compliance, and patient safety. Join us in ensuring that high-quality ophthalmic medicines reach patients around the world safely and reliably.

Your Role

• Lead external sterilisation activities for active ingredients, excipients, and packaging materials.
• Prepare, review, and maintain sterilisation validation documentation.
• Support SIP and bulk product validation activities.
• Manage filter validation programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with external sterilisation service providers.

Your Profile

• Strong knowledge of sterilisation technologies such as , ETO, and Steam.
• Experience with sterilisation validation in a regulated environment.
• Background in aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Confident communication skills in and English.
• Structured and solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality and compliance.

What you can expect

• A specialist role where your expertise directly contributes to product quality, compliance, and patient safety.
• The opportunity to shape and further develop validation and sterilisation processes.
• A key expert role with significant influence on validation strategy and sterile manufacturing operations.
• A dynamic environment with short decision-making paths and room for new ideas.
• Flexible working conditions, an attractive pension scheme, and convenient access by public transport or free parking.

**For recruitment agencies:**Thank you for your interest. We are not engaging external support for this role. Arbeitsort Ophtapharm AG

Riethofstrasse 1

8442 Hettlingen CH

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• Work location 8442 Hettlingen (ZH)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
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