Technical R&D

Main Responsibilities:

• You serve as the Analytical SME/analytical project lead (APL), driving the development of state-of-the-art analytical control packages for synthetic molecules, including direct materials, IPCs, intermediates, and crude APIs.
• You actively contribute to portfolio delivery by ensuring efficient and effective process development analytics, including the adoption of modern techniques like modeling and simulation.
• You coach technicians and junior scientists on project work and serving as a central point of contact for project-related information.
• You supervise internal laboratory activities and / or testing activities at CLOs/CDMOs.
• You collaborate cross-functionally with key partners in research and early development, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure seamless project execution and alignment.
• You author, review, and approve critical documents and regulatory dossiers (e.g., QIMPD, NDA) while ensuring compliance with quality standards and data integrity.
• You act as a Chemistry Project Lead (CPL), leading external testing activities at CDMOs or CLOs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
• A Master's or Ph.D. in chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Min. 5 years of professional experience within the analytical development of synthetic peptides.
• You have a robust foundation in liquid chromatography (HPLC and UHPLC) with proficiency in various detection methods, including UV, Mass Spectrometry (MS), fluorescence, and charged aerosol detection.
• You possess a solid understanding of analytical chemistry, particularly chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC), titrations, and various physicochemical methods.
• You demonstrate excellent collaboration, technical supervision, and project management skills, with a structured and rigorous approach.
• Digital acumen to support digital transformation initiatives; familiarity with statistical analysis of analytical data is also advantageous.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, German would be an advantage.