Job description:

• Analyse complex business problems and recommend automated system solutions.
• Identify process improvements, optimise system configurations, and design and implement system integrations.
• Take ownership of tasks without a clearly defined owner and drive small to medium initiatives at project, squad or product level.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans to support high-quality delivery.
• Prioritise requirements and communicate effectively with stakeholders, maintaining a clear view of how technical components support overall product strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve business and systems issues.
• Act as a technical mentor, support colleagues and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing events.
• Help shape technical decisions and ways of working at product or site level.
• Develop and implement technical strategies aligned with organisational objectives, encouraging innovation while maintaining high engineering quality.

About the customer:

This is a full-time, five-month contract starting on 1 January 2027, with a latest possible start date of 15 January 2027. The workplace is Kaiseraugst, with three days per week in the office and home office available.

We are seeking a hands-on technologist who can translate complex business needs into effective automated solutions, take ownership of ambiguous challenges and drive small to medium initiatives. Working within the ERP Value Stream Operations Enablement department, you will collaborate across teams to ensure technical solutions support wider product and organisational goals.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's degree and brings at least five years of industry experience, including solid knowledge of GxP, validation and quality standards. You will combine strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to work independently, collaborate across teams and deliver measurable improvements.

In order to be considered for this role, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant IT or Business discipline.
• At least five years of industry experience, with solid GxP knowledge, validation experience and an understanding of quality requirements.
• Proven expertise in analysing complex business challenges and designing, optimising, testing and implementing automated enterprise solutions, system configurations and integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of ambiguous problems, challenge existing approaches and deliver small to medium project or product initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring peers and aligning technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience optimising system settings for efficiency and performance.
• An understanding of the broader technical landscape and how individual components support organisational goals.
• Strong communication skills in English, with effective stakeholder management and prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge of Java would be an advantage.

Compensation benefits:

• The opportunity to work in a diverse, international pharmaceutical environment.
• A role combining technical delivery, business analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hybrid working, with three days per week on site in Kaiseraugst.
• A five-month, full-time contract within a team of approximately ten people.

The interview process consists of one round via video call.

Are you interested in contributing to enterprise systems and process improvements at one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies?

Then apply by Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11:00am, including your university diploma and written references if possible. We look forward to receiving your full application.