Head of MSAT - Visp e/v/e/r/y/o/n/e

Department: MSAT

Employment Type: Permanent employee

Schedule: Full-time

Seniority: Experienced

Location: Visp

ten23 health is a human-centric and sustainable strategic partner of choice for the pharmaceutical industry and biotech start-ups for the development, manufacture, and testing of tomorrow’s medicines. We support our clients in developing differentiated, stable, usable, and safe injectable treatments for patients.As the Head of MSAT for our Visp facility, you will serve as the strategic architect of our technical operations. You are responsible for transforming sophisticated pharmaceutical designs into scalable, aseptic realities. Leading a high-caliber team of specialists, you will ensure that every technology transfer is seamless, every process is robust, and our commitment to patient safety is never compromised.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the technical implementation of process transfers for aseptic fill-and-finish lines. You will ensure a precision-led transition from development to commercial manufacturing, consistently meeting rigorous quality benchmarks and delivery timelines.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating manufacturing risks while steering the site’s technical strategy. You will champion "Industry 4.0" initiatives and advanced methodologies to ensure our facility remains at the global forefront of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Serving as the primary technical representative for the facility during regulatory inspections and client audits. You will maintain the MSAT department in a state of continuous "inspection readiness," upholding the highest standards of compliance.
• Overseeing high-complexity technical investigations. Utilizing advanced statistical modeling and deep scientific insight, you will identify root causes for deviations and implement sustainable, high-impact corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Partnering closely with the Head of Drug Product Operations and leadership across Formulation and Analytical Development. You will ensure site-level execution is perfectly aligned with the broader corporate vision and growth objectives.
• Building and mentoring a premier MSAT organization. You will be responsible for the end-to-end talent lifecycle—from strategic talent acquisition to performance development—while fostering a culture rooted in psychological safety, innovation, and change-agility.

We are looking for someone with:

• An MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemical/Process Engineering, or a relevant scientific discipline.
• A proven track record of managing direct reports with the ability to cultivate a high-performance, empowered, and collaborative team culture.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in aseptic fill-and-finish operations; this technical depth is essential and a core requirement for the role.
• Expert-level knowledge of qualification and validation frameworks within a strictly regulated GMP environment.
• A deep understanding of the rigors of commercial manufacturing, with clinical-scale production experience considered a distinct competitive advantage.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal), with proficiency in German serving as a significant advantage for collaborating effectively within the Valais region.

We offer a dynamic environment where you can contribute meaningfully, collaborate with exceptional minds, and unlock your full potential.
  
 Here's what sets ten23 apart:

• A valuable and impactful career development opportunity in an inspiring environment  
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce  
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees  
• Our learning and self-developing culture offers a wide range of training options  
• Competitive pension fund plan, annual bonus, and other financial and non-financial benefit 

At ten23 we believe in self-responsibility and mutual trust. Therefore, we will provide our employees as much flexibility as possible and limit any bureaucracy to a minimum, whilst ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.For more information and clarification, please connect with Amrith ([email protected]) from our Talent team!