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Formulation and Process Development Manager / Project Manager DS (f/m/d)

for the site Kirchberg SG, Switzerland

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Our site in Kirchberg SG is a competence center for development and production of softgel capsules.

Job Description

Senior project management of development projects
Responsibilities:

    • Develop pharmaceutical dosage forms and manufacturing processes.
    • Oversee the transfer of soft capsule production, including development activities.
    • Coordinate projects with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Create and monitor project plans, work packages, and assigned responsibilities.
    • Manage project budgets, prepare quotations, monitor deadlines, and issue follow-up quotations, including coordinating invoicing upon project completion.
    • Formulation Development: Innovate and develop soft gelatin formulations for pharmaceutical applications.
    • Process Optimization: Improve formulation processes, including the production of the filling compound, capsule composition, encapsulation, and drying.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to GMP, FDA, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines.
    • Technology Transfer: Support the scaling and transfer of formulations from R&D to production.
    • Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve formulation and process-related challenges, implementing corrective measures as needed.
    • Documentation & Reporting: Prepare technical reports, development documentation, and regulatory submissions.

Your Profile

  • MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in developing softgel formulations in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong expertise in softgel encapsulation processes, gelatin composition, and filling formulation.
  • Experience with lipid-based formulations, suspensions, and API solubility strategies.
  • Understanding of analytical methods, stability studies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with cGMP, ICH guidelines, and FDA approval procedures.
  • Strong teamwork skills, resilience, independence, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You have a good command of German and English.

Your Motivation

Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? Do you enjoy tackling challenges creatively and independently? If you thrive in a "get-it-done" culture and focus on solutions rather than problems, we want to hear from you!

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If you have any questions, please contact the Head of Division, Dr. Mario Arangio +41 71 932 62 62
We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to send any dossiers without prior consultation, thank you.

Bei Fragen steht Ihnen der Bereichsleiter, Herr Dr. Mario Arangio oder unsere Personalabteilung +41 71 932 62 62 gerne zur Verfügung. Wir bitten Personalvermittlungsunternehmen ohne Rücksprache keine Dossiers zu senden, danke.

SWISS CAPS AG • Member of the Aenova Group • Husenstrasse 35 • 9533 Kirchberg SG, Switzerland