Senior Specialist – Technical Process Excellence

Contract Position | Immediate Start | 6-Month Assignment | Potential Extension

Are you available immediately and ready to make an impact in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment?

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Specialist – Technical Process Excellence to support commercial manufacturing operations for a leading international biopharmaceutical company. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical expert who thrives on the manufacturing floor, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and brings strong experience within Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing. Based on the provided job description, the role focuses on manufacturing process excellence, technical documentation, MES, equipment lifecycle support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the technical SME for commercial manufacturing processes
• Review and approve protocols for technical batches
• Develop and own technical documentation, including rework and repackaging protocols
• Support risk assessments and provide manufacturing floor expertise
• Participate in equipment lifecycle activities including commissioning, FAT/SAT, qualification, and operational readiness
• Support manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, and equipment automation interfaces
• Contribute to MES requirements, recipe development, testing, and implementation
• Lead Data Integrity risk assessments
• Support troubleshooting, investigations, CAPAs, and process improvements
• Manage technical change controls and continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and external vendors
• Participate in audits and inspections and ensure timely closure of quality records

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related discipline
• Several years of experience within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong background in OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) manufacturing
• Experience with manufacturing process excellence, validation, qualification, and technical documentation
• Knowledge of MES, SAP, and manufacturing automation systems
• Experience supporting commercial manufacturing operations
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent French and good English communication skills

Why Apply?
✔ Immediate start available
✔ Attractive contract assignment until December 2026
✔ Strong possibility of extension
✔ High-impact role within a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
✔ Opportunity to work on technical excellence, operational improvement, and manufacturing innovation

Availability is key. We are particularly interested in professionals who can start at short notice or are currently available for their next assignment.
If you have a strong OSD manufacturing background and are looking for your next challenge in technical operations, we would like to hear from you.