MSAT Process Specialist (Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Visp, Switzerland; fully site-based. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

Company

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization with more than 30 sites across five continents, producing medicines and supporting the development of viable therapies.

What you will do

• Execute and oversee process validation activities for downstream unit operations.
• Support technology transfer of new manufacturing processes from R&D to manufacturing, including scale-up and validation.
• Perform root cause analysis for process deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and revise process descriptions, validation protocols and reports, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing troubleshooting and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and R&D, support regulatory submissions, and analyze process performance data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in process development, MSAT, or manufacturing support within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of downstream purification manufacturing processes.
• Experience with process scale-up, technology transfer, and validation activities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career opportunities and a dynamic work culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace focused on collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion, and integrity.
• Compensation programs recognizing high performance.
• Lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits tailored to the Visp location.
• In-person collaboration supporting real-time teamwork and technical precision.