Senior Process Engineer; mf​/d

Senior Process Engineer (m/w/d) – Biotech Manufacturing

Shape the Future of Biologics Manufacturing – Join an Innovative Team!

Duration: 02.03.2026 – 29.02.2028
Location: Greater Lucerne Area
Type: Temporary Position
Salary: CHF 10,000 monthly gross

About Our Client

For our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company in the greater Lucerne region, we are seeking a Senior Process Engineer (m/w/d). This innovative organization operates at the forefront of biologics development and clinical manufacturing, driving next-generation technologies and continuous improvement in GMP batch and continuous manufacturing processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Process Engineering team while coordinating efforts across local and international sites to implement cutting‑edge technologies for GMP manufacturing of drug substance and drug product
• Drive innovation as a change champion, introducing new technologies, digitization initiatives, and modern working methodologies throughout the organization
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities through tiered meeting structures with colleagues in the US and Ireland for seamless implementation of novel manufacturing processes
• Evaluate and harmonize innovative equipment solutions for batch and continuous manufacturing paradigms, ensuring flexible switching capabilities between production modes
• Develop capital funding requests and user requirement specifications for new technologies, software, and instruments that streamline GMP manufacturing and administrative workflows
• Create and review GMP documentation including risk assessments, batch records, sampling plans, qualification protocols, and standard operating procedures
• Provide subject matter expertise on quality assurance and GMP compliance within global, interdisciplinary project teams
• Centralize process knowledge to establish robust knowledge management systems and support continuous learning initiatives

Your Profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with hands‑on manufacturing exposure
• Proven project management skills leading cross‑functional teams in complex technical environments
• Strong knowledge of upstream and downstream unit operations for biologics manufacturing processes
• Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and develop practical, innovative solutions
• Business fluent in English and German
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  Effective written and oral communication skills in English (C1 level) and German (B1 level)
• Desirable:
  
  Experience with quality management systems, quality auditing, Emerson Delta
  
  V, SIPAT, and manufacturing automation
• Desirable: Deep understanding of Critical Process Parameters, Critical Quality Attributes, and equipment qualification principles
• Proactive team player who thrives under pressure and takes initiative in a collaborative environment