Process Engineering Expert – Pharma / Biotech (m/w/d)

Shape the Future of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing with Techfirm Engineering! 🇨🇭

Techfirm Engineering is looking for an experienced Process Engineering Expert – Pharma / Biotech (m/w/d) to join our Industrial Services team in Switzerland.

The selected consultant will play a key role in investment projects within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment, providing technical leadership across process technologies from concept development and design to procurement, commissioning, start-up, and qualification.

Working closely with Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, Plant Engineering, Procurement, and CQV teams , you will ensure that process systems are designed, implemented, and qualified in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, technical standards, and project objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Provide technical leadership and expertise across process technologies and systems.

-Support investment projects throughout the concept, design, procurement, start-up, commissioning, and qualification phases .

-Develop process concepts, design solutions, and process philosophies in collaboration with QA, Operations, and Engineering.

-Define, develop, and roll out process standards and engineering philosophies aligned with global and local requirements.

-Coordinate technical activities involving multiple stakeholders and ensure clear alignment across project teams.

-Provide construction support and lead the development of commissioning philosophies and field commissioning activities .

-Support qualification activities in close collaboration with Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) teams.

-Organize and lead technical review meetings to ensure cross-functional alignment and approvals.

-Collaborate closely with QA, Operations, Plant Engineering, and Procurement to address all technical, operational, and quality requirements.

-Ensure that process solutions comply with applicable regulations, internal standards, and established solutions across the company's global network.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

-Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

-Extensive experience in Process Engineering within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry .

-Proven expertise in process system design, engineering, and implementation within investment projects.

-Strong experience across the project lifecycle, from concept development and design through procurement, commissioning, start-up, and qualification.

-Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and associated process equipment.

-Experience collaborating with CQV, QA, Operations, Plant Engineering, and Procurement teams.

-Strong understanding of GMP requirements, regulatory standards, and engineering best practices.

-Experience leading technical reviews, coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, and providing expert-level technical guidance.

PERSONAL SKILLS

-Strong technical leadership and decision-making capabilities.

-Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management skills.

-Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.

-Ability to align multiple stakeholders and drive cross-functional decisions.

-Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear technical direction.

-Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and technical excellence.

LANGUAGES

-Fluent German is mandatory (written and spoken).

-Good command of English, both written and spoken, is required.

WHY TECHFIRM?

At Techfirm Engineering , you will:

🇨🇭 Join a Swiss-established company with more than 25 years of experience in the Swiss industrial market.

🧬 Contribute to complex and meaningful projects within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.

⚙️ Take on a strategic technical role in the development and implementation of advanced process systems.

🤝 Collaborate with experienced engineering, quality, operations, and CQV professionals.

📈 Develop your expertise through challenging projects and long-term professional opportunities.

💙 Be part of a multicultural and inclusive environment focused on well-being, professional growth, and sustainable collaboration.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

If you hold a Master’s degree , have extensive experience in Process Engineering within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry , and are fluent in German , we would be happy to hear from you.

Click “Apply” or contact us directly on LinkedIn ( Mathilde GEORGLER ) to discuss this opportunity.

Please note: only candidates with valid Swiss/EU/EFTA work authorization can be considered.

Together, let's shape the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing with Techfirm Engineering! 🇨🇭