Process Specialist
Location : Basel area, Switzerland
Start : ASAP
Contract : 6–9 months (extension possible)
Work model : On-site
Description This is a hands-on process support role within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The Process Specialist acts as a key support function for production activities, with a strong focus on GMP documentation, batch record review, and process optimisation.
The role is positioned as a deputy / support function and requires someone who can integrate quickly, take ownership of topics, and adapt fast to established processes.
Responsibilities
- Batch Record Review (BRR) and Master Batch Record (MBR) optimisation
- Writing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and GMP documentation
- Supporting deviations, CAPAs, and QMS-related activities
- Supporting operational excellence, technology transfer, and growth projects
- Acting as deputy to senior process roles when required
- Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
- Interaction with external parties (e.g. suppliers, contract laboratories, CDMOs)
- Limited production-floor support as a business continuity measure
Requirements
3–5 years’ experience as a Process Specialist / Process Expert (or equivalent) in pharma manufacturingStrong GMP background, particularly in documentation and batch record reviewScientific degree (Bachelor, Master, or junior PhD)Background flexible (chemical, pharmaceutical, biological sciences)Strong understanding of GMP documentation, deviations, and QMSHigh learning agility and ability to adapt quicklyProactive, structured, and reliable working styleTeam-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working on-siteGerman and English are a must (spoken and written, incl. GMP documentation)