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Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

MBR Design Engineer

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeYverdon-les-Bains, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as pharmacy, biotechnology, or chemistry, or equivalent experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Thorough knowledge of biotechnological technologies and processes, with demonstrated experience in computerized and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) systems; PAS-X is a plus.
  • Must speak English and French.
  • At least five years of experience in an MBR creator or MES administrator role in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and biopharmaceutical industry regulations and standards related to quality, qualification, and validation.
  • Ability to work within a highly controlled and demanding environment.
  • Ability to make pragmatic and compliant decisions.
  • Strong results orientation and commitment as a team member.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and parameterize the MES system, make improvements, and support it in compliance with GMP requirements.
  • Design the required manufacturing processes in MES (MBR) for the Yverdon site, following established rules.
  • Support the Engineering group with routine and qualification MES activities, and participate in managing MES activities related to manufacturing.
  • Create MES MBRs and update related master data as required to respect manufacturing planning.
  • Drive and support MBR release planning to deliver required MBRs on time for manufacturing activities, including routine production and technology transfer.
  • Drive MBR review and technical approval with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, and Quality teams.
  • Create and manage MBR-related deviations, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Create and manage MBR-related change controls and change actions.
  • Support Manufacturing and Quality teams as an MES technical expert for quality events and proactively support continuous improvement of MBRs.
  • Maintain and improve manufacturing operational knowledge through regular presence on the manufacturing floor and participation in key manufacturing meetings and decisions.
  • Participate in MES improvement projects, such as interfaces with SAP, LIMS, and PCS, to improve manufacturing processes and support digitalization.
  • Write and update MES standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials.
  • Train MES users.
  • Participate in MES on-call service.
  • Participate in audits concerning MES.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with PAS-X.

About the Company

Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Incyte develops and sells medicines by discovering and developing new drugs, focusing on diseases in inflammation, autoimmunity, and blood cancers. Its core product, Jakafi (ruxolitinib), is a JAK1/2 inhibitor approved to treat a rare blood cancer and works by blocking JAK enzymes to reduce abnormal blood cell growth. The company also expands its pipeline through research collaborations, partnerships, and acquisitions, such as the 2024 purchase of Escient Pharmaceuticals to strengthen its inflammation and autoimmune portfolio. Unlike some competitors that rely mainly on internal programs, Incyte combines in-house discovery with external collaborations and strategic deals to grow its drug candidates from early research to approved therapies. The goal is to deliver medicines that help patients with serious diseases by building a diverse, clinically validated portfolio of treatments through internal efforts and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE
Founded
1991

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