Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 820 employees, the Octapharma site in Lingolsheim is a rapidly expanding production site, and is growing and investing in numerous projects every year.

Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life. 

This permanent position is tied to the 2-year International Early Career Program, that can support you to kick-start a career at Octapharma via international intra-group rotations and developmental sessions. See more program information here : International Early Career Program

Your main tasks and responsibilities

•    Further develop knowledge management within Fill&Finish area by implementing a common corporate platform to gather information related to equipment and processes related to aseptic filling (filling / freeze-drying / isolators / preparation areas).
•    Provide pharmaceutical production expertise to support Fill&Finish production, new equipment/process implementation and lifecycle management
•    Identify opportunities for reduction of manufacturing costs and yield increase and support operational excellence initiatives within Fill&Finish at the different sites.

Recruitment process :  

Interview with the Group Director Fill & Finish and the Expert Talent Aquisition - Assessment center in Lachen, Switzerland, in June 2026, Start date in September 2026

Your expertise and ideal skill set

•    Recent university graduate (master or equivalent in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnologies areas)
•    Max. 3 years of working experience after graduation (excl. internships)
•    Professional personality and a flexible team player
•    Curious and willing to grow in a people leader or a business professional role
•    Proactive and hands-on mindset
•    Data analysis and scientific approach
•    Willing to move internationally for work assignments
•    Fluency in French and English - additional languages are a plus

Your department - where you make an impact 

•    You will be part of the Corporate Fill&Finish (CFF) team - currently composed of 8 employees (part of MSAT group)
•    You will be working closely with manufacturing sites and other corporate functions (MSAT, corp engineering, corp purchasing, corp Sterility assurance, corporate operational excellence, R&D)
•    Line manager : the Group Director Fill & Finish

« CFF has a long history in working hand to hand with the manufacturing sites and other corporate functions to succeed in the challenges from both routine production and strategic projects for the group. Aim with this new position within CFF is to further develop the knowledge management within Fill&Finish area to improve efficiency in several aspects: training, troubleshooting, standardization, continuous improvement. Together we are stronger ! »  
Florelle TOURLET – Group Director Fill&Finish

Thrive with us

• You help save lives – Day after day, let’s be proud to produce life‑saving treatments.
• Family values – Our commitment to employees and their loved ones.
• Comprehensive onboarding journey from day one – Various modules, site tours, and activities provide all the information you need to integrate smoothly.
• Development of your skills – A wide range of training opportunities offered throughout your career.
• City‑center location – Car/motorbike/bicycle parking available, plus an eco‑mobility agreement.
• Company restaurant – Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; local products cooked on-site; partial coverage of meal costs.
• Active company life – Awareness days, themed weeks, annual events.
• Diversity and inclusion policy.
• Dynamic Works Council (CSE) – Preferential ticketing, sports activities, holiday vouchers, Christmas event for children, etc.
• Company micro‑crèche.
• Profit‑sharing and incentive bonuses.
• Attractive health insurance plan.
• Skills development: As part of the IECP you will have the opportunity to enhance your professional competencies, broaden your international perspective and benefit from the guidance of
  
  

Enjoy these attractive benefits!

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer!

Want to find out more about us? 

 
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