USP Biotechnologist Manager

In 13 years, the EFOR Group has reached the leading position in Life Sciences consulting with strong, synergic and strategic acquisitions.

Our ambition is to build a global leading position of our market in 2028.

Today, we are an innovative organization working with passionate specialists and committed consultants according to our three values:
Commitment, Excellence and Sharing.

In Switzerland, we work with 300 experts who support our customers on their various projects in the French- and German-speaking parts. We help our customers to diversify and to grow through the work of our consultants and the technical expertise of our Solution & Project Delivery Department.

To strengthen our team in Visp we are looking for a USP Biotechnologist Manager.

In this role, you will support Production Leaders, Supervisors, and Specialists in daily operations and people-related activities. This includes supporting employee development, training, onboarding, coaching initiatives, and overall team effectiveness.

You will facilitate effective information exchange between management and the team through regular communication, coordination of team meetings, and timely escalation of production-related issues when appropriate.

You will promote the client's culture by encouraging openness to change, supporting the implementation of new ideas, fostering collaboration, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across functional areas.

As a key point of support for both management and team members, you will help maintain a productive, compliant, and positive working environment.

• Support the execution of production campaigns within the manufacturing unit, contributing to the achievement of safety, quality, and delivery objectives while assisting management and operational teams in day-to-day activities.
• Act as a key point of contact for production-related issues, supporting investigations, escalation processes, and resolution efforts in collaboration with Manufacturing, MSAT, and other cross-functional teams. Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
• Assist in maintaining the technical readiness and availability of manufacturing suites and equipment by supporting compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the review and implementation of technical change requests within the manufacturing unit, ensuring alignment with operational needs and established procedures.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing processes, operational efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Promote technical excellence and process standardization by supporting the implementation of best practices and harmonized manufacturing approaches across the production plant.
• Participate in risk assessments, workplace inspections, and compliance activities, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Broad biotechnology expertise and/or knowledge of biotechnical engineering.
• Strong GMP knowledge.
• Understanding of business and financial processes.
• Strong background in mammalian cell culture.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels and functions of the organization.
• Strong team-oriented mindset.
• Structured, focused, and well-organized working style.
• Open-minded and receptive to new ideas and suggestions.
• Agile, highly motivated, and driven.
• Solution-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is an on-site role.

Only applicants with Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship or candidates with an existing and valid residence and work permit in Switzerland will be considered.

Do you want to join a dynamic and ambitious company? EFOR is made for you.