USP Biotechnologist Manager

Have you ever dreamed of working for a company that puts people at the heart of its DNA?

Are you ready to make a difference?

Are you excited about collaborating and sharing your expertise with leaders in our industry?

YES? SO ARE WE!

GXP CONSULTING Switzerland is a Swiss company made up of a passionate team of life-science professionals. Since 2014, we have been providing our clients with cutting-edge expertise and support covering the entire product life cycle.

Join a team where your skills will have a real impact on patients' lives.

As a USP Biotechnologist Manager
, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of upstream manufacturing operations.

Combining strong mammalian cell culture expertise with leadership and operational awareness
, you will support Production Leaders and teams in day-to-day operations while acting as a technical reference for troubleshooting, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence.

You will work at the interface of Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, and other functions
, helping teams solve complex challenges, implement new ideas, and continuously improve how we manufacture life-changing therapies.

• Support the execution of manufacturing campaigns, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical expertise in mammalian cell culture
  , troubleshooting, and manufacturing problem-solving.
• Support the technical readiness and availability of manufacturing suites and equipment.

• Act as a key technical contact for production issues, supporting investigations, escalation, and resolution.
• Partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, and cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to technical change implementation, process improvements, innovation projects, and plant-wide standardization.
• Promote best practices and harmonized approaches across manufacturing operations.

• Support Production Leaders, Supervisors, and Specialists in team development and daily operational activities.
• Contribute to onboarding, training, coaching, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster open communication, collaboration, and a strong team culture.
• Help create an environment where people are encouraged to challenge existing ways of working and bring forward new ideas.

• Support risk assessments, workplace inspections, and compliance activities.
• Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure activities remain aligned with GMP, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements
  .

• Strong professional experience in upstream biopharmaceutical manufacturing
  , particularly mammalian cell culture.
• Solid knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments
  .
• Proven technical and leadership capabilities, with the ability to influence and engage teams at different levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Structured, organized, and able to take ownership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Open-minded and motivated by continuous improvement and innovation.
• Good understanding of business and financial considerations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.

• A human-scale company where you will work alongside colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• An open and transparent culture: we encourage honest communication, active listening, and continuous feedback.
• A true team spirit: every member is recognized and valued.
• Real impact on projects and clients: you are at the heart of the action, and your ideas influence strategy and outcomes in an international and multicultural environment.
• Direct access to leadership and strong internal visibility: a flat structure with no unnecessary layers, your voice truly matters.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through internal and external training and workshops.
• A competitive salary package aligned with market standards, along with additional benefits.