Planning & Scheduling Specialist

MSD

Technical Support Professional in a biopharmaceutical company handling quality-related and technical activities. Operating within a GMP-regulated environment and supporting various documentation and investigation tasks.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeLucerne • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deviation management, change control, and CAPA implementation within GMP-regulated environments, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Proficient in creating and maintaining SOPs and quality documentation while supporting audits and inspections.

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Deviation ManagementChange ControlCAPA ManagementGMP ComplianceQuality Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Deviation ManagementChange ControlCAPA ManagementCalibration ActivitiesValidation ActivitiesQualification ActivitiesQuality Risk AssessmentTechnical Problem-SolvingSOP DocumentationGMP Requirements

Soft Skills

Strong Decision-MakingAbility to Work IndependentlyComfortable Managing Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

SAPProCalEValDeltaVVeeva VaultMEDSEShop Floor

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyClinical ManufacturingEnvironmental Health & Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and coordinate deviation records, supporting timely investigations and effective CAPA implementation
Support and monitor change control activities to ensure compliant and efficient implementation of process and system changes
Create, maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) documentation that support robust and inspection-ready operations
Execute calibration, validation and qualification activities for equipment and systems in accordance with approved standards and procedures
Investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analyses and help implement sustainable corrective actions
Perform quality risk assessments to support sound decision-making and maintain a high level of compliance
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support audits, inspections and ongoing readiness activities
Contribute to improvement projects that enhance compliance, system performance and operational efficiency
Support Environmental Health & Safety activities, including Management of Change, where applicable
Ensure accurate, complete and timely technical and quality documentation across assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field preferred
Several years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience in deviation management, change control, CAPA management and SOP/documentation processes
Practical knowledge of calibration, validation and qualification activities for equipment and systems
Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions within established procedures
Solid understanding of GMP requirements and quality risk management principles
Fluent in English, written and spoken; additional language skills are an advantage
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and regulated environment
Experience with systems such as SAP, ProCal, eVal, DeltaV, Veeva Vault, MEDS, or eShop Floor is considered an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities