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.