Sr. Scientist / Engineer – Equipment Qualification

Contract till end of year - OSD Manufacturing

Location: French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie)
Duration: 6 months (temporary contract)
Languages: French required, English fluent

A leading pharmaceutical site in French-speaking Switzerland is seeking an experienced Senior Validation Scientist or Engineer to support a major equipment qualification project in an oral solid dosage (OSD) manufacturing environment. This is a temporary assignment within the MS&T team, focusing on revamping a tableting production area in a GMP-regulated setting.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the commissioning and qualification of production equipment and computerized systems (CSV)
• Define and implement qualification strategies (DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, MS&T, Production, Suppliers)
• Review and author qualification protocols and reports in alignment with industry and regulatory standards
• Ensure execution of qualification activities in accordance with internal standards and budget
• Support audits and inspections as SME for validation documentation
• Initiate and manage change controls, investigations, and CAPAs related to qualification

Your Profile:

• Degree in Engineering or Life Sciences
• Minimum 5 years of experience in validation or qualification within the pharmaceutical industry (GMP environment, OSD experience preferred)
• Solid knowledge of equipment and CSV validation practices
• Hands-on experience in project and change management
• Proactive communicator with strong documentation skills
• Comfortable navigating a cross-functional and dynamic project setting
• Fluency in French is required, good command of English essential

Are you ready to make an impact in a project that contributes to safe and efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing? We look forward to hearing from you.