Job Description

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Our Schachen site serves as a magnetic force that attracts, recognizes, and integrates people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Employees feel not only that they belong at Schachen, but that the site belongs to and is shaped by them.

The Biotech facility, at our Schachen site, is a state-of-the-art facility that enables and advances our best work. By integrating leading-edge technology with a dynamic, activity-based workspace, the facility will support seamless connection and collaboration within and across teams and functions. Our Company’s Schachen Biotech provides Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Early Phase Clinical Supply and Technology Innovation implementation into the pipeline.

The facility is designed to be operated in a multi-product mode which requires flexibility to adjust as the pipeline of clinical and commercial biologics-based medicines demands change. A multi-product strategy for Technology Transfer and Facility Fit will enable the facility to adapt in a flexible and agile way for rapid product launch.

We are looking for a Biotech Process Engineering Specialist within the Biotech Process Engineering team at our Werthenstein Bio Pharma Facility in the greater Lucerne area. This position must be physically on site to support the team and its activities.

As a member of the growing Biotech Process Engineering team, you will play a key role in the evaluation and implementation of novel equipment, innovative processes, and the implementation of next generation technologies to keep our company at the forefront of innovation in development and clinical manufacturing of biologics.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in creating and maintaining project plans from evaluation and sourcing through qualification implementation and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) release of equipment and technologies.
  
• Supporting the introduction of novel and innovative solutions for biologics manufacturing within the facility.
  
• Handling capital requests and procurement tasks under supervision.
  
• Build an excellent relationship with Technology Lifecycle Excellence, Process Automation and Drug Substance Manufacturing Operations teams.
  
• Providing guidance, motivation, and support to project team members across departments.
  
• Collaborating with production managers and other stakeholders to understand production requirements, capacity constraints, and priorities.
  
• A Change Champion in the organization and site, driving new technologies, digitalization and finding opportunities for innovative work methods.
  
• Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for newly implemented technologies and guiding their integration into routine production through knowledge transfer.
  
• Supporting the development of GMP Documentation such as Risk Assessments, Qualification Documents and authoring standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  
• Collaborating with Facility Management and internal team members to ensure GMP compliance through routine monitoring, calibration, maintenance, and certifications of responsible equipment devices.
  
• Authoring protocols and conducting design of experiments to demonstrate the comparability of new technologies with legacy systems.
  
• Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and work effectively within global and interdisciplinary teams.
  
• Demonstrate a desire for continuous learning, improvement, and development, while approaching problems from new perspectives.
  

Your Profile:

• A degree qualification in a relevant field (Science/Technical). An Advanced Degree (BSc or MSc) is desirable.
  
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  
• Or an apprenticeship in a relevant field with over 7 years of industry experience.
  
• Technical knowledge in biologics drug substance upstream operations, downstream operations, analytical testing or process development.
  
• Project management basic knowledge.
  
• Experience working in a GMP and or a regulated environment.
  
• Experience in quality change management systems.
  
• Strong technical writing abilities.
  
• Good understanding of general principles of equipment qualification.
  
• Understanding the design and functionality of automated systems like Emerson Delta V, as well as the application of automation within manufacturing processes.
  
• Competent in analyzing complex situations and showing practical problem-solving capabilities, with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
  
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
  
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English. German would be desirable.
  

THE COMPANY
Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been recently established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world. The new location has a target date of 2021 for operational readiness.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

Our Werthenstein Bio Pharma site in Schachen is where we conduct cutting-edge research, develop and analyze new biological agents, produce new products and supply clinical trial products for global clinical studies. The site is also home to one of our global forensic laboratories where we carefully monitor our products through the supply chain to ensure security and safety for our patients.

Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
11/28/2024

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Requisition ID:R319548