Technology Transfer & Project Manager (80-100%)

Ophtafarm AG; Hettlingen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free parking

Public transport access

Job summary

Ophtapharm AG in Hettlingen near Winterthur seeks a pragmatic and customer-oriented Technology Transfer & Project Manager (80-100%). You will lead technology transfer projects, manage product changes and lifecycle activities, and act as the key interface between customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring GMP-compliant implementation.

The role requires a degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Process Engineering and several years in a GMP environment, with English and German fluency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience leading technology transfer or cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer products throughout their lifecycle, including product changes and implementation activities.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and manufacturing projects with cross-functional teams.
• Lead technology transfer projects from assessment to implementation.
• Act as primary interface between customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure GMP-compliant implementation and documentation of transfers and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Technology transfer

GMP knowledge

Stakeholder management

English

German

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Pharmacy or Process Engineering

Job description

Ophtapharm AG is an FDA/EU-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in ophthalmic products. At our production site in Hettlingen near Winterthur, we aseptically manufacture, fill, and package high-quality products such as eye drops, ointments, and gels for international markets.

The Product Transfer team plays a key role in supporting Ophtapharm's strategic transformation into a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO). Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, the team manages product transfers, product changes and lifecycle activities across our portfolio.

To support our strategic transformation into a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO), we are looking for a pragmatic and customer-orientedprofessional as Technology Transfer & Project Manager (80-100%), starting immediately or by mutual agreement.

Technology Transfer & Project Manager (80-100%)

Your Role

• Manage customer products throughout their lifecycle, including product changes and implementation activities.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, products and manufacturing projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead technology transfer projects and major product changes from initial assessment through successful implementation.
• Act as the primary interface between customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure GMP-compliant implementation and documentation of product transfers and lifecycle activities.

Your Profile

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience managing technology transfer, product implementation or cross-functional projects.
• Sound understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes; experience in sterile production is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English and German.

What you can expect

• The opportunity to help shape Ophtapharm's transformation into a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO).
• Broad responsibilities with ownership of projects and product transfers from concept to implementation.
• High visibility through direct interaction with customers, stakeholders and senior management.
• An agile environment with short decision-making paths and room to drive change.
• Attractive pension scheme, free parking and convenient access by public transport.

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Arbeitsort

Ophtapharm AG
Riethofstrasse 1
8442 Hettlingen CH

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