Process Development Engineer

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.