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Our client, a large pharmaceutical organization, is looking for an Engineering Project Manager for a 12-months contract (with possibility for extension) in Bern, Switzerland.

The Technical Lead supports the CAPEX Project Manager by taking the lead in technical coordination activities across cross-functional teams. The role involves ensuring that all technical deliverables are designed, written, reviewed, approved and executed in accordance with internal engineering standards and regulatory expectations.

The candidate will act as the key technical contact point for all involved stakeholders and external partners, contributing to the successful and compliant execution of engineering and qualification projects in GMP-regulated environments.

Main responsibilities:

  • Conduct and lead risk assessments, including FMEA and design reviews.
  • Support Annex 1 related projects and contribute to ensuring compliance of manufacturing systems with GMP and internal standards.
  • Drive the technical development of solutions to ensure process and equipment compliance.
  • Author and review project related documents including URS, URB, and project descriptions.
  • Review and align external supplier deliverables with internal engineering and quality standards.
  • Serve as the technical point of contact between departments including Sterility Assurance (SA), Quality Assurance (QA), Production (PRO), Process Engineering (PE), and Project Delivery (PD).
  • Lead and participate in project meetings, ensuring technical topics are clarified, documented, and followed up.
  • Represent the technical function in cross – functional workshops and ensure alignment on technical decisions.
  • Provide technical support during plant shutdown periods, including preparation, execution, and post – shutdown evaluations.
  • Act as a technical liaison and support contact for operators.
  • Support training sessions and information briefings for shopfloor personnel.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical, or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in technical project execution within GMP-regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences).
  • Solid understanding of cGMP, EU Annex 1, and engineering documentation.
  • Proven experience in FMEA, technical troubleshooting, and interfacing with multiple departments.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to proactively drive tasks and deliverables.
  • Fluency in both English and German is mandatory.

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