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Senior Bioprocess Engineer
- Publication date:14 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Temporary
- Language:German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Visp
About the job
Senior Bioprocess Engineer (Biologics)
Location: Visp, Switzerland - 100% on-site
Function: Operations / Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT)
Type: Full-time, permanent (immediate start possible)
A fast-growing biologics site is expanding its Microbial / Mammalian / BioConjugates operations. We're looking for an experienced Senior Bioprocess Engineer who can lead change on the shopfloor-owning operational readiness, documentation updates, and the roll-out of new SAP functionality-while supporting robust clinical and commercial manufacturing.
What you'll do-
Lead the roll-out of new SAP features (with focus on logistics/BOM) and ensure operational readiness across manufacturing.
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Drive Change Management deliverables and keep manufacturing documentation up to date (SOPs, batch records, WI).
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Act as functional lead for cross-functional teams (production, supervisors, specialists) to deliver project outcomes on time and in full.
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Create and maintain training documentation for manufacturing and plant logistics; support delivery of training as needed.
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Provide process support to Downstream Processing (e.g., capture, intermediate purification, polishing, drug substance filling) or BioConjugates as applicable.
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Uphold GMP standards and contribute to continuous improvement across processes and documentation.
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Bachelor/Master/PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related life science.
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Significant experience in Biologics Production, especially DSP (chromatography, UF/DF, diafiltration, dead-end filtration) and/or BioConjugates.
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Strong SAP experience (logistics/material management, BOM).
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Hands-on with MES as an end user; solid understanding of logistics workstreams in production.
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Very good knowledge of GMP and batch documentation.
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Proven project management capability to coordinate initiatives and meet milestones.
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Excellent communication skills in German and English (both required).
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Collaborative, structured, solutions-oriented working style; open to new ideas.
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Demonstrated project management to drive roll-outs/initiatives.
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Direct Biologics Production experience (DSP and/or BioConjugates).
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Practical SAP (logistics/BOM) knowledge.
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Experience creating training documentation and supporting trainings.
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German & English fluency; strong communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
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Effective teamwork across manufacturing, logistics, QA, and engineering.
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Influence how new systems and processes land on a high-impact biologics site.
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Work end-to-end-from documentation and training to floor execution-in a collaborative, growth environment.
How to apply: Send your CV (in English or German) highlighting SAP/BOM experience, DSP/BioConjugates exposure, and examples of change/roll-out projects you led.
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