MSAT Expert

Toulouse

Contract

Negotiable

Manufacturing

CR/606318_1787061469

Location: Near Toulouse, France
Duration: Initial 6-12 months (likely to be extended)
Start Date: October

Overview

We are supporting a major pharmaceutical manufacturing programme near Toulouse and are seeking experienced MSAT and Pharmaceutical Production Consultants to join a long-term transformation and manufacturing support initiative.

The project is expected to run initially for 6-12 months, with a strong likelihood of extension. Consultants will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, process validation activities, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement within a GMP-regulated environment.

An October start is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Provide MSAT support across commercial small molecule manufacturing operations.
Lead or support process validation activities, including protocol development, execution support, data analysis and reporting.
Drive process performance improvements and manufacturing optimisation initiatives.
Support troubleshooting, deviation investigations and CAPA implementation.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering and regulatory teams.
Ensure manufacturing processes remain compliant with GMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
Contribute to technical documentation, risk assessments and validation deliverables.
Support regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities where required.
Provide technical expertise throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Requirements

Proven experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Strong MSAT and/or technical operations experience.
Demonstrable expertise in process validation.
Experience working with small molecule manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of GMP principles and pharmaceutical quality systems.
Knowledge of FDA and EMA regulatory requirements.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional project teams.
Consultant or contractor experience is advantageous.
French language skills are highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for senior pharmaceutical consultants with a strong combination of MSAT, process validation, and manufacturing support experience within small molecule production facilities. Candidates should be comfortable operating in GMP-regulated environments and have a solid understanding of FDA and EMA expectations. Strong French language capability is highly advantageous, particularly for consultants who will be working closely with local site teams near Toulouse.

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