Process Specialist SME Functions

Our longest serving client is expanding their international headquarters in Basel focusing on rare diseases and therefore seeking an Process Specialist on an initial contract basis.

This would provide a great foundational block for someone looking to take the next step in their pharmaceutical career as there would be plenty of developmental opportunities available.

We've recently had six people progressed to senior leadership positions with them alone in the last 12 months.

The role itself would represent a solid mix between production and QA duties best suited to someone who's enjoys mentoring and providing guidance to junior staff.

Description:
* In addition to the Senior Process Experts and Coordinators, he is involved in all aspects of day-to-day production, including compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines.
* Cooperation with various contacts in the event of problems and deviations, initiation of immediate measures
- Deputy of the Senior Process Experts / Coordinators e.g. in PU meetings, participation and responsibility / management of various projects in coordination with the Manufacturing IND -OP Manager / Site Head.
* Documentation: Fill in GMP-compliant timely documentation in FRMs / logbooks, provide the PAS (production order set)
* Independent implementation of incoming goods inspections and their correct documentation and filing. Ordering necessary materials.
* Implementation of operational BRR (Batch Record Review)
* Billing of production orders in the system (SAP)
* Solving technical problems, including working with engineering to troubleshoot complex problems.
* Ensuring compliance with the production plan, including agreements with Supply Chain.
* Carrying out physical monitoring and water sampling (only as a business continuity measure)
* Active support for internal and external audits as a technical expert (SME)

Requirements:
* Demonstrable experience in the field of pharmaceutical production, in the processing of scientific issues and compliance activities. Ability to indirectly lead sub-teams to maintain or improve product quality.
* GMP experience
* Soft skills: Ability to work productively and efficiently with other colleagues and functions and to motivate them. To process and complete tasks and projects conscientiously and in a team in a complete and timely manner. Focus on continuous improvement.
* Education: entry-level position when studying in a scientific field or several years of professional experience (more than 3 years for apprenticeships;) in the pharmaceutical sector,
* Basic knowledge of cGMP, training / advanced training in GMP process safety
* IT knowledge (PMX, SAP, MS Office), deviation & CAPA management
* Languages: Fluent German & English

For a confidential discussion about this role, or to apply, then send your CV to p.cattell@nonstop-recruitment.com or call me, Patrick Cattell, Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences - Switzerland, at +41 435 080 817 (intern 3162). Please feel free to visit my Linked-in profile to see my references/recommendations.

NonStop is one of the largest and fastest growing specialised life sciences recruitment companies in Europe. We are proud members of the APSCo life sciences group who ensure we meet the highest quality standards within the recruitment industry. Our offices are located in the UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Romania, the US and the Czech Republic and we hold labour leasing licences across Switzerland.