Senior Scientist DSP

Location: Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland

Company

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization operating a production site in Yverdon-les-Bains.

What you will do

• Lead downstream process technology transfers and new product introductions at the Yverdon Bioplant.
• Assess facility fit, scalability, equipment capability, and operational readiness for incoming processes.
• Provide downstream process expertise during GMP manufacturing campaigns and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Lead or support GMP investigations, deviation reviews, process validation, and continued process verification.
• Maintain process descriptions, MES master data, batch record configurations, and technology transfer documentation.
• Drive process improvements that increase robustness, improve capacity, or reduce cost of goods.

Requirements

• MSc or equivalent degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, MSAT, process development, or technology transfer, preferably with downstream processing in a GMP environment.
• Strong expertise in downstream manufacturing processes, associated equipment, GMP requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with statistical tools and data analysis, including DOE and multifactorial analysis.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies such as FMEA and with investigations, change controls, validation documentation, and process performance assessments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional troubleshooting and collaborate with Production, QA, QC, Engineering, and Process Science.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional collaboration with Production, Global Process Science, QA, QC, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Interaction with Global Process Science teams in Yverdon and the United States.
• Focus on compliance, business integrity, ethical behavior, and scientifically sound manufacturing.