Job Opportunities in Switzerland

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With 1,400 employees, the Roche Kaiseraugst Site ensures uninterrupted patient care with high-quality medicines. Known for the highest standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing, the largest and most innovative packaging center, and the distribution of products to over 120 countries, we take pride in our global impact.

Our Engineering, Science, and Technology (ES&T) support function provides expertise to our value streams (Production and Logistics), ensuring that we meet regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle of our products. By maintaining, validating, and harmonizing processes, we contribute to the successful operation of the Kaiseraugst site through scientific and technical competence, forward-thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement.
As an MES Process Owner, you have the crucial combination of IT and production knowledge and use it to own and drive positive impact in the MES field. You strive to constantly optimize the usage of our MES systems and ensure that the right processes are in place to allow end-users make the most out of the system. Finally, you as MES process owner have the ultimate responsibility that our MES systems are always compliant with current GMP and CSV guidelines.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Conceptual responsibility for the continuous development of the MES process landscape
• Leading process optimization projects using statistical and digital applications, with the aim of continuously improving production workflows
• Participating and contributing to various expert forums
• Preparing and updating GMP documentation (e.g., SOPs, rationales, risk analyses, test plans, and reports)
• Managing system changes and deviations in our QMS system
• Representing technical areas during audits and inspections
• Collaborating closely with other departments such as Engineering, Manufacturing IT, Materials Management, Value Streams, and Quality Assurance due to the interdisciplinary nature of this role

Who you are:
You are a positive, reflective, and responsible individual with strong team skills. You bring an open and collaborative mindset that’s essential for effective teamwork and cross-functional success. You trust yourself and others, take responsibility, and embrace a culture of openness and learning from mistakes. Your solution-oriented approach and "can-do" attitude shape your daily actions.
You hold a degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Automation, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent qualifications, with 1-2 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical environment. Familiarity with digitalization is key to success in this role.

Additionally, you bring the following skills and competencies:

• Experience in GMP environments with a deep understanding of quality systems and efficient implementation of GMP requirements
• Familiarity with internal GMP audits or inspections from health authorities
• Previous experience with MES systems (e.g., Pharma Suite, Pas X, Syncade etc.)
• Strong IT skills, with experience in tools like Trello and Veeva being a plus
• A team player who is comfortable working in matrix and self-organized teams
• High team spirit, solution orientation, and a collaborative working style
• Proficiency in both German and English is required
• Strong communication and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences
• Join us in driving progress and shaping the future of healthcare

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Kaiseraugst is a cornerstone of Roche's global production and logistics network. It employs some 1900 people out of the 10,700 employees at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site and is Roche's largest and most innovative packaging facility worldwide. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.