Senior Operations Process Specialist

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description:

Senior Operations Process Specialist (m/f)

The Senior Operations Specialist supports the CM&T Operations organization and the Facility Start‑Up Manager. The role is responsible for executing non‑conformity (NC) and NC/CAPA processes and for supporting F2P2 Next Level start‑up activities. It also provides operational support for new technology implementations, continuous improvement initiatives, and product‑portfolio projects to enable compliant, scalable clinical manufacturing operations.

Main responsibilities include the following:

• Lead investigations into non‑conformities, drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and verify closure in collaboration with Quality.

• Provide operational and technical input and hands‑on assistance for commissioning, qualification, and GMP‑compliant operations.

• Support technical assessments and pilot testing, contribute to process validation and SOP/work‑instruction development, and help ensure readiness for transfer to operations.

• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Project Management and other local functions to resolve start‑up and ramp‑up issues and mitigate operational risks.

• Support generation and improvement of required GMP documentation

• Support the technical implementation of New Product Introductions (NPI) in F2P2.Responsibility for successful aseptic process simulation (APS) with hand-over to operational team

For this position we are looking for an experienced professional with working experience in a highly regulated environment (FDA/J&J standards and guidelines, general GMP guidelines), project management, effective communication, leadership and excellent interpersonal skills to build a reliable network within a matrix organization.

 The following hard skills are required:

• Completed vocational training in the pharmaceutical field or a BSc in Pharmaceutical, Biochemical, Chemical, or related Sciences.

• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in related activities in the pharmaceutical industry

• Excellent technical understanding of aseptic manufacturing technologies and processes

• Production experience within a GMP regulated environment is mandatory

• Strong knowledge of Annex 1 requirements and contamination control principles in aseptic manufacturing environments.

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Change management skills

• Project leadership experience

• Excellent analytical skills, communication strength, empathy, assertiveness and high customer and business orientation.

• Very good level of German and English both spoken and written.

• Experience supporting facility start-up, operational readiness, technology transfer, and qualification activities is highly desirable.

We are offering you a multifaceted challenge in a dynamic, international environment with high technology standards, attractive terms and excellent infrastructure. 

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If you are interested in this position, then please apply online including application letter, CV and ideally testimonials.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accelerating, Coaching, Compliance Risk, Critical Thinking, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Performance Measurement, Product Design, Program Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Robotic Automation, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy