Process Engineer NPI​/LCM

Job Function

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Professional

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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Cilag AG in Schaffhausen is part of Johnson & Johnson’s pharmaceutical group operating under the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine trademark. We manufacture high-quality pharmaceutical products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and medical devices.

Today, Cilag AG is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Switzerland, supplying major global markets. Our Schaffhausen facility is a strategic launch and growth site for parenteral products, with an impressive pipeline of new and innovative products.

We are searching for the best talent to join our Parenterals Manufacturing and Filling Operations organization as Process Engineer Parenterals New Product Introduction & Life Cycle Management in Schaffhausen.

This is a fixed-term role for 2 years.

In this role, you will be responsible for the introduction of new products in our commercial production and implementation of new technologies and processes in alignment with tech transfer plans and business objectives. You will support innovation, cost improvement and compliance projects in Parenterals operations and assure robust and reliable process implementation in close collaboration with the operations units. Your responsibilities will also include support of inspections, filings and health authority responses acting as subject matter expert for production related topics.

• Supporting projects in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Lifecycle Management (LCM) in the Business Unit Parenterals.
• Supporting improvement projects.
• Change controls, recipe and document changes.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert in project related audits.
• Project-related training on the shop floor and in the leadership teams.
• Closely collaborating with production as well as with other relevant business partners.
• Following GMP, EHS and SOX guidelines.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in natural science or an engineering field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in various fields in pharmaceutical industry, including in a role involved in parenteral/pharmaceutical manufacturing or development required.
• Preferably experience with introduction of parenteral products into manufacturing sites (biotechnologically produced and/or chemically synthesized APIs), late-stage development activities as well as technical and process knowledge of manufacturing site unit operations (such as compounding, milling, and filling of liquid formulations and suspensions).
• Very good planning and logistics skills to effectively integrate drug product deliverables and execution at the manufacturing level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to influence partners, peers and collaborators at all levels.
• Proficiency in both German and English is required.
• Ability to work independently and proven problem-solving skills.

From our side, we are promising a collaborative and encouraging working environment with outstanding career opportunities in our global organization.

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