Process Specialist 
Location: Basel area, Switzerland
Start: ASAP
Contract: 6–9 months (extension possible)
Work model: On-site
DescriptionThis is a hands-on process support role within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The Process Specialist acts as a key support function for production activities, with a strong focus on GMP documentation, batch record review, and process optimisation.
The role is positioned as a deputy / support function and requires someone who can integrate quickly, take ownership of topics, and adapt fast to established processes.

Responsibilities

• Batch Record Review (BRR) and Master Batch Record (MBR) optimisation
• Writing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and GMP documentation
• Supporting deviations, CAPAs, and QMS-related activities
• Supporting operational excellence, technology transfer, and growth projects
• Acting as deputy to senior process roles when required
• Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Interaction with external parties (e.g. suppliers, contract laboratories, CDMOs)
• Limited production-floor support as a business continuity measure

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Process Specialist / Process Expert (or equivalent) in pharma manufacturing
• Strong GMP background, particularly in documentation and batch record review
• Scientific degree (Bachelor, Master, or junior PhD)
• Background flexible (chemical, pharmaceutical, biological sciences)
• Strong understanding of GMP documentation, deviations, and QMS
• High learning agility and ability to adapt quickly
• Proactive, structured, and reliable working style
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working on-site
• German and English are a must (spoken and written, incl. GMP documentation)