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Description
## 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.
