MSAT Cleaning Expert at Visp

Cleaning Process Excellence Lead – Biomanufacturing (Contract Position)

Contract Type: Temporary Contract

Duration: Minimum 2 months

Start Date: ASAP

Experience Required: Minimum 10 years

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cleaning Process Excellence Lead to support a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will serve as the technical expert for manufacturing cleaning processes and equipment cleaning strategies, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a GMP-regulated environment.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Validation, Automation teams, and external stakeholders, the incumbent will contribute to maintaining robust, efficient, and inspection-ready cleaning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve manufacturing cleaning processes and equipment cleaning strategies.
• Develop and implement compliant cleaning solutions in collaboration with Quality and operational stakeholders.
• Standardize and optimize cleaning processes across manufacturing assets and production areas.
• Drive CIP (Clean-In-Place) and COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) improvement initiatives to enhance process performance and reliability.
• Partner with Manufacturing, QA, QC, and R&D teams to develop and improve cleaning methodologies.
• Conduct cleaning-related risk assessments and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Provide technical support for technology transfers, manufacturing campaigns, investigations, deviations, and troubleshooting activities.
• Act as the subject matter expert for cleaning processes during audits, inspections, and customer interactions.
• Identify, assess, and implement innovative cleaning technologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with GMP requirements and applicable procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong expertise in cleaning processes, CIP/COP systems, contamination control, and process optimization.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional technical projects and solving complex operational challenges.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Languages

• English: Fluent written and spoken (mandatory).
• German: Considered a strong asset.