Auf einen Blick
- Aufgaben: Leite ein multidisziplinäres Team in der biopharmazeutischen Produktion.
- Unternehmen: Führendes biopharmazeutisches Unternehmen in Valais, Schweiz.
- Vorteile: 6-Monatsvertrag mit Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung.
- Weitere Informationen: Engagierte Unternehmenskultur mit Fokus auf kontinuierliche Verbesserung.
- Warum dieser Job: Gestalte die Zukunft der biopharmazeutischen Produktion und führe ein engagiertes Team.
- Qualifikationen: MSc in Biotechnologie oder verwandtem Bereich und 10 Jahre Erfahrung.
Das prognostizierte Gehalt liegt zwischen 117000 - 143000 CHF pro Jahr.
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Head of Downstream Processing
Head of Downstream Processing - 6 month Contract
Location: Valais, Switzerland
On-site: 5 days per week
Contract: 6-month assignment
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Downstream Processing (DSP) Manufacturing Operations to join a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Valais Canton.
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing DSP manufacturing operations and leading a multidisciplinary team of process engineers, manufacturing specialists, shift leaders, and biotechnologists. As a key member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team, you will drive operational performance, GMP compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and the successful delivery of manufacturing campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous development.
- Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of DSP manufacturing operations while meeting quality, regulatory, customer, and delivery objectives.
- Drive operational excellence through KPI management, process optimization, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage manufacturing performance, resource allocation, workforce planning, and capacity requirements to support business needs.
- Develop and implement training strategies to ensure operational readiness and sustainable performance.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including MSAT, QA, USP Operations, Production Support, and Supply Chain teams.
- Act as the manufacturing representative during customer visits, audits, and regulatory inspections, ensuring a constant state of inspection readiness.
- Provide technical and quality oversight through change controls, risk assessments, GMP documentation, and compliance activities.
- Contribute to site-wide initiatives as a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team, supporting overall operational and business objectives.
- Support facility expansion and capital investment projects, including commissioning, qualification, automation, and operational readiness activities.
- Serve as Deputy Head of Operations when required, ensuring leadership continuity and effective decision-making.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- MSc or equivalent degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Fluency in English and German .
- Minimum 10 years of experience within biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments .
- Strong expertise in GMP-regulated manufacturing operations and operational excellence.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience managing KPIs, production performance, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and decision-making abilities.
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Head of Downstream Processing Arbeitgeber: Gi Life Sciences
Notre entreprise, située dans le canton de Neuchâtel, se distingue par un environnement de travail collaboratif et dynamique, où chaque employé est valorisé et encouragé à développer ses compétences. Nous offrons des opportunités de croissance professionnelle grâce à des formations continues et un soutien constant, tout en garantissant un équilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle. Rejoindre notre équipe, c'est faire partie d'une culture d'excellence et d'innovation, où votre expertise en métrologie sera essentielle pour assurer la qualité et la conformité de nos équipements critiques.
