GMP Technical Writer – Deviation Management | Biotech

Oberwallis, Switzerland · On-site · Contract · 3–5 years of experience · Start date: April / May 2026

Mission context

As part of ongoing manufacturing operations at a major biopharmaceutical production site in Oberwallis, Recrutis is looking for a GMP Deviation Technical Writer to join the operational production teams.

The role focuses on the structured recording, writing and follow-up of GMP deviations, in close collaboration with Production, QA and MSAT teams.

This is a documentation and operational reporting role in a demanding GMP environment — technical writing skills and hands-on knowledge of biotech manufacturing operations are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Record and encode deviations in the site's GMP quality management system
• Write deviation reports in accordance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements
• Document and report manufacturing events and production operations in a structured manner
• Ensure traceability and completeness of deviation records
• Collaborate with Production, QA and MSAT teams to gather required information
• Contribute to reducing the deviation backlog within agreed timelines
• Strictly adhere to internal SOPs and site GMP requirements

Your profile

Required:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a GMP pharma/biotech environment
• Experience in technical documentation writing (deviations, reports, batch records or equivalent)
• Knowledge of biotech production operations (manufacturing / bioprocessing context)
• Rigorous, autonomous, able to handle a high volume of files
• Operational English required
• German B2 minimum — mandatory (working language on site)

Strong assets:

• Direct experience in GMP deviation documentation (recording, encoding, tracking)
• Familiarity with electronic quality systems (Trackwise, Veeva Vault or equivalent)
• Prior experience at a major biotech site in Switzerland — particularly candidates already familiar with the tools and GMP culture of large-scale sites such as Lonza Visp or Lonza Stein
• Experience on site during a PQ/PPQ phase

Languages

• German B2 minimum — mandatory
• English: operational level required

Important

This role is focused on operational documentation and reporting. Purely engineering, QA office-only or R&D profiles without hands-on manufacturing experience will not be considered.

Conditions

• Location: Oberwallis (Valais), Switzerland
• Full on-site presence required
• Start date: April / May 2026

Fabrice Cattant — Founder of Recrutis, Expert & Executive Search in Life Sciences