Upstream Process Scientist (Tech Transfer & Optimization)

Incyte Corporation; Yverdon-les-Bains; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Corporation in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, seeks an Upstream Scientist/Process Scientist/Engineer MT to support upstream tech transfer, documentation, and process validation in a Bioplant setting. The role covers deviation investigations, plant modeling, and collaboration with global Process Science teams to optimize capacity and cost of goods.

The successful candidate will bring a biotech MSc, 2–5 years of USP equipment experience, and fluency in French and English, thriving in a

Qualifications

• Biotech MSc degree preferred and relevant experience in biotech/pharma.
• 2–5 years practical USP equipment experience.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support upstream tech transfer and process documentation.
• Provide upstream process expertise to production teams.
• Develop or review process descriptions, sampling plans, and protocols.
• Collaborate with QA, automation, and supply for TT-related activities.
• Coordinate sampling plans and support troubleshooting.
• Contribute to process data analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Participate in risk assessments and change controls as SME.

Skills

French

English

Education

MSc in Biotechnology/Engineering/Pharmaceuticals

Job description

Incyte Corporation in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, seeks an Upstream Scientist/Process Scientist/Engineer MT to support upstream tech transfer, documentation, and process validation in a Bioplant setting. The role covers deviation investigations, plant modeling, and collaboration with global Process Science teams to optimize capacity and cost of goods.

The successful candidate will bring a biotech MSc, 2–5 years of USP equipment experience, and fluency in French and English, thriving in a