CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.Senior Engineer – Project Engineering & Control – 6624Our client is a leading global player in the Pharmaceutical industry with global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. They are undergoing a transformation with respect to culture and outside perception. The organisation focusses on novel therapies in Oncology and Ophthalmology and is also currently developing a world-leading pipeline in Neuroscience and Dermatology with one of the strongest pipelines of Phase II/III studies in the world.We are currently looking for a Senior Engineer-Project Engineering & Control for an initial 12-months contract starting asap until to be based in Basel, Switzerland.Main Responsibilities:· Scouting / seeking technical solutions – Project Engineering & Control· Identify technical solutions (could be different solutions) based on problem statement from the process experts (FL's / Scientists)o Problem statements could include process related challenges but also challenges with the laboratory setup (e.g. missing media, infrastructure). In addition, problem statement could as well include optimization or adaptation of existing technical solution for new requirements.o Problem statements could come from lab scale / bench scale processes) or pilot scale processeso Problem statements come from non-GMP environment, aseptic / low bioburden environment, flow processes for protein products including organic solvents (like Octanol)· Prepare technical requirement like equipment specifications or system requirements (e.g. as URS) for each of the technical solution(s) based on input from the process experts for respective problem statement(s)· Identify potential vendors, suppliers, partners for the specific technical solution and work out with them the technical solution proposal for the problem statement.· If needed / possible, drive and execute rapid prototyping of technical solutions (e.g. via 3D printing)· Prepare cost assumptions / overview & timelines for delivery of technical solutions (including installation and FAT/SAT) allowing the experts for joined decision on best fitting technical solution to implement (=engineering project).· Prepare, review and approve drawings, lists, schedules, diagrams (P&ID), layouts (CAD layouts), calculations and datasheets in the respective engineering project.· Own engineering project / project plan - including follow up with vendors, partners, suppliers to ensure that the engineering project complies with the required technical requirements as well as HSE and other requirements (such as ATEX). Ensure that project timelines and cost assumptions are met and communicates any deviation to the experts.· Perform FAT / SAT / inspections at supplier for the technical solution / engineering project· Perform commission activities including adaptations / optimization of local infrastructure / lab facilities (if needed).· Manage project deficiencies and deviations with the suppliers / vendors and partners.· Prepare technical documentation (based on supplier documentation) as well as all required local documents (e.g. HSE information, handling instructions, maintenance plans) for hand-over of technical solution / engineering project to the process experts.· Perform provisional and final handover of the technical solution / engineering project.Qualifications and Experience:· Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required· Degree in engineering - mechanical / electrical engineering (Dipl. Ing. / M. Sc. / B. Sc.) or equivalent· Fluent in English and proficient in local language.· Experience/Professional requirement:· Min 5 years of experience in relevant industry (pharma, food, cosmetics) Engineering desired· Proven experience in processing of pharmaceutical products, food or cosmetics· Specific experiences in manufacturing of suspension-like systems preferred as well as experiences with products containing proteins· Understanding of aseptic or bioburden-controlled processes preferred· Understanding of ATEX guidelines as well as other Swiss HSE requirement for handling of organic solvents in lab / pilot scale environment required· understanding of scale-up and scale-out approaches· understanding of CAD and rapid prototyping with e.g. 3-D printing mandatory· Team player with good communication skills, self-coordination and led by goal setting expected· Enjoys practical work and develops technical solutions with certain degree of creativity and innovative mindset· Good negotiation skills, planning skills and project management skills.Would you like to learn more about CTC and the opportunity outlined? 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