Technical Transfer Operations Lead
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Medical Device Industry, Manufacturing Engineer, Biomedical Engineer
Technical Transfer Operations Lead - 7094
Our client is a leading global player in the Pharmaceutical industry with global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. They are undergoing a transformation with respect to culture and outside perception. The organization focusses on novel therapies in Oncology and Ophthalmology and is also currently developing a world-leading pipeline in Neuroscience and Dermatology with one of the strongest pipelines of Phase II/III studies in the world.
For our clients team, we are seeking a suitable candidate for a Tech Transfer Operations Lead (TTO) position.
The Tech Transfer Operations Lead (TTO) is responsible for technical transfer operations regarding combination products/medical device & secondary packaging implementation. The TTO establishes and executes an aligned technical transfer strategy for GDPD with NTO and harmonizes cross-site manufacturing transfers from development to site level and the coordination of development support of product maintenance operations for NTO as a customer. The TTO establishes and upholds aligned template based documentation for design transfers to NTO.
The TTO supports but can also act as the TTL (Tech Transfer Lead) in Device & Secondary Packaging activities related to transfer and launch for assigned projects as well as project teams for device assembly and secondary packaging processes within the GDPD manufacturing network. Liaises efficiently with related global functions, in particular Device Development GDPD, Tech Ops, Regulatory and Supply Chain.
Is supporting successful launch / transfer of assembly and packaging processes from Development into Commercial operations and for the availability of launch supplies (in time and in required quantities).
TTO can act as deputy within the TTO team and can also deputize the TTO Group Head.
This role is a 1 year contract with high chances of extension to be based in Basel.
Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for technical transfer operations regarding combination products/medical device & secondary packaging implementation.
- Provide expertise from combination product/medical device platform point of view for strategical, process, technical, and systems related topics during device development, commercialization and for commercial products.
- Establish and execute an aligned technical transfer strategy for GDPD with NTO and harmonizes cross-site manufacturing transfers from development to site level including alignment and upholding of template-based documentation for design transfers to NTO.
- Coordinate development support of product maintenance (LCM) for NTO as a customer and manage teams to implement changes concerning the medical device platform.
- Support but can also act as Transfer Team lead in Launch Site Decisions and in technical transfer and launch activities for assembly and packaging at involved sites and is member of the GDPD Device Development Sub Team.
- Support the manufacturing representative during device development stages (design control) and in the assembly and packaging design process for the GDPD product portfolio.
- Support internal & external audits on packaging and medical devices related matters.
- Drive preparation of the function related documents (sections) for registration of medical device/combination products and provide input to health authority questions.
- Additional mutually agreed roles defined by trainings assigned.
Experience:
- Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
- PhD, Dipl. Ing.. in Mechanical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Technology
- Minimum 5 years professional experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (preferably assembly & packaging) / Manufacturing Science and Technology / technical Development in assembly & secondary packaging projects.
- Thorough understanding of product processes and strong working knowledge of applied statistics, quality systems and regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities.
- Fundamental understanding of standard device/packaging analytical testing.
- Expert in reviewing and writing technical reports.
- Strong communication and intercultural skills with ability to work in a global matrix environment.
- Knowledge in design control, documentation, risk management and processes such as DMR (Device Master Record), DHF (Design History File), pFMEA, Design Verification, and URS (User Requirement Specifications).
- Knowledge of 21 CFR part 210/211, 21 CFR part 4/820 and ISO 13485, ISTA, ASTM and EMA medical device directive.
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