Senior Process Expert – Fill & Finish / Isolator Technical Writing
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Process Expert – Fill & Finish / Isolator Technical Writing
Company: Inova (www.inova-sa.ch)
Location: Basel Area, Switzerland
Contract Type: Full-time – On-site
Start Date: ASAP
About Inova:
Inova is a Swiss consulting and engineering firm specializing in supporting life sciences industries through high-value expertise in quality, compliance, and digital transformation. We help our clients build robust, future-proof quality systems, from shopfloor execution to enterprise-level governance.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Process Expert – Fill & Finish to support a pharmaceutical client in the Basel area, with a strong focus on technical writing and operational documentation for aseptic manufacturing activities.
This role is particularly focused on isolator-based operations and will involve the creation, review, and improvement of GMP documentation such as SOPs, Work Instructions, training materials, and process-related documentation for activities including compounding, smoke studies, media fills, PQ phases, and routine fill & finish operations.
The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on process expertise with the flexibility and precision required to write clear, compliant, and operationally relevant documentation for manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Write, review, and update GMP documentation related to fill & finish and aseptic processing activities
Develop SOPs, Work Instructions, training materials, and operational guidance documents
Support documentation for compounding, isolator operations, smoke studies, media fills, and PQ phases
Translate hands-on process knowledge into clear, practical, and compliant procedures
Work closely with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, Engineering, and Validation teams
Support preparation and execution documentation for process qualification and aseptic process simulations
Ensure documentation is aligned with GMP expectations, internal standards, and operational best practices
Contribute to training readiness by preparing clear and structured training content for operators and technical teams
Provide senior process expertise while remaining hands-on and flexible in document execution activities
Support start-up, remediation, or improvement activities related to isolator-based fill & finish operations
Profile Requirements:
Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with strong expertise in fill & finish / aseptic processing
Solid hands-on experience with isolator-based operations
Strong knowledge of GMP requirements for sterile manufacturing environments
Experience with compounding, smoke studies, media fills, PQ phases, and aseptic process documentation
Proven ability to write high-quality SOPs, Work Instructions, training materials, and technical GMP documents
Senior profile with the flexibility to perform detailed technical writing activities
Strong collaboration skills and ability to interact with shopfloor, QA, Engineering, Validation, and Manufacturing teams
Fluent in English; German is a plus
Available to start ASAP in the Basel area
Why Join Inova?
Contribute to a key fill & finish project in a leading pharmaceutical environment
Apply your senior aseptic processing expertise in a practical, hands-on documentation role
Work closely with cross-functional teams on isolator-based operations
Join a dynamic company that values technical excellence, precision, and collaboration
How to Apply:
Send your application to careers@inova-sa.ch
Subject line: Senior Process Expert Fill & Finish – Basel
Inova is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.