Cleaning Expert Consultant

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For more than 19 years, through our consulting and engineering activities, we have supported our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and device products.

Part of an organization of more than 750 Life-science experts, Consultys Switzerland supports and develops talented individuals recognized for their technical and scientific expertise. Our activities allow us to be present in both French-speaking and German speaking Switzerland, with agencies in Lausanne and Basel.

At Consultys, we’re proving that it’s possible to combine people and performance.

Much more than concepts, our 3 values „Respect, Recognition and Transparency“ guide us and are the foundation of our history, the heart of our group’s success.

As part of our development, we are recruiting a Cleaning Expert Consultant to join our teams in Visp.

Responsibilities:

• Guide and support the team in implementing and optimizing cleaning processes, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely, high-quality preparation, creation, optimization, control, and review of manufacturing cleaning-related documents (e.g., Recipes, EBRs, SOPs) in alignment with local procedures.
• Review and prepare quality records, such as change requests (CRs), deviation reports (DRs), CAPAs, and ensure their timely and accurate processing.
• Act as the Manufacturing Operations representative and subject matter expert (SME) during internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Support and/or execute risk assessments for the cleaning processes related to assigned products and systems to identify areas for improvement and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with the MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) and QA cleaning validation group to improve cleaning process robustness and drive process optimization in routine manufacturing.
• Assist in the creation of training strategies, resources, and the training of production staff on proper cleaning processes and procedures.
• Represent Manufacturing in various internal or investment projects, providing input for the setup, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing cleaning processes.
• Support the optimization of workflows and processes through continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and KPI tracking to drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the cleaning managers, MSAT, QA, and validation teams to plan, implement, and report on cleaning activities.
• Supervise GMP production and provide organizational oversight to ensure cleaning activities are performed correctly and timely.
• Ensure the production areas remain technically flawless, clean, and qualified, in compliance with safety, hygiene, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Support on-site troubleshooting/oversight on visual inspection failures, assessments, investigation and corrective actions, and also product changeover cleaning topics.
• Carry out risk analyses and ensure that all cleaning operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the highest industry standards.
• Ensure production services and safety during on-call duties outside regular working hours, addressing any emergency situations or cleaning-related needs as they arise.
• Participate in meetings, inspections, and audits as the plant representative to provide expert support and ensure customer satisfaction.

Your Profile:

• In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements for cleaning processes, including documentation, validation, and audit readiness.
• Strong background in driving process improvements using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies to enhance cleaning efficiency and quality.
• Ability to work effectively across teams (MSAT, QA, bioprocess engineers) and manage internal projects, from cleaning system setup to qualification.
• Skilled in developing and delivering training programs for production staff, and leading teams to ensure compliance with cleaning protocols.
• Expertise in conducting risk assessments, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate operational risks and maintain safety.

Do you want to join the consulting world in a human-sized company that values the individual and performance?

To share your skills within a cohesive team where experiences are freely shared?

CONSULTYS is open to all talents and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Manufacturing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services and Biotechnology Research

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