External Manufacturing Technical Contractor

I have an exciting opportunity at the moment for an experienced Technical Transfer Specialist within the pharmaceutical industry to join my client's team in Switzerland.

This is a great chance for you to work on an exciting new project whilst gaining invaluable experience within a fast-paced, invigorating industry. You would be working with a fantastic global pharmaceutical company based in BASEL. They're looking for a Tech Transfer Specialist and are paying up to 85CHF p/h. The role is on a 6 month contract basis, although it does offer a potential extension and opportunity for progression.

As a Tech Transfer Specialist you will be responsible for the technical interface between my client and contract manufacturers of consumer healthcare products eg pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements, cosmetic products and/or medical devices.

The opportunity also includes some opportunity for travel within the EU - up to 20% of the time.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Support validation of manufacturing and packaging processes at Contract Manufacturers, for new products and for changes to existing products.
- Review and approve validation protocols and reports.
- Review changes to manufacturing processes, raw material sources, manufacturing equipment, and evaluate technical requirements to implement change (eg determine if process validation is required).
- Provide input/guidance into resolution of production issues/deviations to ensure continuity of Supply. Troubleshooting in manufacturing.

OTHER TECHNICAL AND CHANGE CONTROL WORK AS NEEDED

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Minimum qualifications:

- BS or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent
- At least 7 years combined professional experience in the following functions in the (small molecule) pharmaceutical or regulated consumerhealthcare industry, with a strong technical focus on:
- Process Technology
- Technical transfer from development to manufacturing site or from site to site
- Process validation
- Manufacturing
- GMP knowledge
- Fluent in English, written and spoken

Preferred qualifications:

- Experience with a wide range of pharmaceutical forms (solid dose, semi-solids, effervescents etc.)
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers
- Experience with dietary supplements
- Experience with cosmetic products and medical devices

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH A VALID SWISS WORK PERMIT OR EU CITIZENSHIP (INCLUDING UK).

If you're interested or you'd like to find out more information then please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can call me.

YOU CAN APPLY TO THIS POSITION BY FORWARDING ME YOUR CV. IF HOWEVER, YOU DON'T FEEL THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR YOU, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOU REFERRING ANYONE YOU THINK WOULD BE SUITABLE.

I look forward to hearing from you!

STHREE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, FAIRNESS OF TREATMENT, DIGNITY, WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE FOR ALL STAFF AND JOB APPLICANTS. WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR RACE, SEX, DISABILITY, RELIGION/BELIEF, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR AGE.