Chemist / Chemical Engineer (DSP/Preparative Chromatography)

TL;DR

Chemist / Chemical Engineer (DSP/Preparative Chromatography): Driving continuous improvement and advancement of Downstream Processing technologies within biopharmaceutical manufacturing with an accent on preparative chromatography and scale-up. Focus on leading DSP process development, managing technology transfer into GMP facilities, and defining strategic investment for equipment.

Location: Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Company

Global leader in life sciences and biopharmaceutical manufacturing with over 30 sites across five continents.

What you will do

• Drive innovation in DSP technologies by collaborating with Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering teams.
• Serve as the primary technical expert for DSP in customer interactions and commercial events.
• Lead DSP process development projects, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Support the transfer of manufacturing processes into GMP production facilities.
• Manage troubleshooting, deviation assessments, and process improvements.
• Define investment strategies and lead large-scale CAPEX projects for DSP equipment.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Extensive expertise in Downstream Processing (DSP) within the biopharmaceutical or chemical industry.
• Proven experience with preparative HPLC (Prep HPLC) and chromatographic purification.
• Strong background in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Fluent English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments.
• Proficiency in German.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career paths and a dynamic work culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Performance-based compensation programs.
• Comprehensive lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits tailored for the Visp location.