We are currently seeking a Scientist (Pathogen Safety) to join our PSS team, supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical company in Bern through our on-site managed service. In this role, you will be fully embedded within the client environment, contributing to critical pathogen safety activities as part of our dedicated PSS team.
This is a purely industry-focused role in viral safety. It is not a basic research or academic laboratory position.
Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical and execution support related to pathogen safety topics, including control strategies of adventitious agents such as viruses and prions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders (e.g. TechOps, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Manufacturing, Quality), contributing scientific insights, analyses, and recommendations
- Plan and execute scientific pathogen safety risk assessments for changes, deviations, and investigations, as well as evaluations of contamination control strategies, material safety, testing approaches, and emerging pathogen risks
- Prepare and review pathogen safety documentation, including technical reports and audit or inspection support materials, ensuring clear, compliant, and well-structured presentation of scientific results in line with regulatory expectations
- Support R&D and lifecycle management projects through scientific input to virus validation study design, development and optimization of virus clearance strategies, and Quality by Design elements, including preparation of regulatory submission content
- Conduct literature research and summarize relevant scientific and regulatory developments to support decision-making and ongoing risk evaluations
- Writing and implementation of SOPs, work instructions, and training materials
- Execute activities in a global environment across time zones in alignment with defined priorities and established project forums and governance frameworks