Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Professionals – Switzerland

Location: Switzerland – project locations may include Basel, Visp and other major pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs

Employment Type: Permanent and Contract Opportunities

Company: KPC International

KPC International is expanding its presence in Switzerland and is interested in speaking with experienced Commissioning, Qualification and Validation professionals for current and upcoming pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects.

We support major capital projects from strategy and design through commissioning, qualification, start-up and operational readiness. Opportunities may be available across both project leadership and hands-on execution roles.

Areas of Interest

We welcome applications from professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas

• Commissioning and Qualification leadership
• Clean and black utilities
• HVAC and cleanrooms
• Drug substance and drug product manufacturing
• Fill-finish and aseptic processing
• Buffer and media preparation
• CIP and SIP systems
• Upstream and downstream process equipment
• Laboratory and analytical equipment
• Automation and Computer System Validation
• Thermal mapping
• Qualification documentation and document generation
• Quality Assurance and validation oversight
• KNEAT, Veeva or other electronic validation systems

Typical Responsibilities

Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include

• Developing and implementing commissioning and qualification strategies
• Preparing, reviewing and executing lifecycle documentation
• Supporting DQ, FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ, OQ and PQ activities
• Reviewing URS, specifications, risk assessments and traceability matrices
• Managing deviations, punch items and qualification close-out
• Coordinating with engineering, quality, automation, vendors and operations teams
• Providing technical leadership across assigned systems or workstreams
• Supporting inspection readiness and compliance with applicable GMP requirements

Candidate Profile

We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Practical commissioning, qualification or validation experience
• A strong understanding of GMP requirements and the project lifecycle
• The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Professional fluency in English

German or French language skills, experience working in Switzerland and familiarity with Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturing sites would be advantageous but are not essential for every position.

Work Eligibility

Applications are welcome from candidates already authorised to work in Switzerland, EU/EFTA nationals and other experienced professionals who may require work-permit support.

Any potential work-permit or relocation requirements will be reviewed individually and will depend on the position, project location, candidate experience and applicable Swiss immigration requirements.

About KPC International

KPC International has supported pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects worldwide since 2001. Our teams provide specialist engineering, commissioning, qualification, validation and project delivery services from concept through start-up and operation.

We offer the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with leading life-sciences organisations, supported by an experienced international team.