Principal Scientist / Group Leader Formulation

Overview

Looking for a seasoned scientist that has experience managing a group of technicians/scientists and that have previously worked on development activities related to drug products of large molecule biologics, to join a globally renowned company as a Principal Scientist / Group Leader.

This role is open to EU citizens willing to relocate to Switzerland (relocation assistance is provided).

Key responsibilities:

• Lead formulation development activities related to liquid and lyophilized parenteral drug products of large molecule biologics(e.g. monoclonal antibodies, novel formats, ADCs, peptides), vaccines and small molecules.
• Design, plan, execute and deliver formulation studies as well as characterization studies based on contracted terms and scientific inputs relevant to product
• Supervises the analyses of formulations in context of the product development using analytical and pharmaceutical test methods
• Author technical documents and support preparation of regulatory documentation
• Manage group of technicians, engineers and/or scientists and collaborate across departments
• Ensure safety and health protection following lab and safety instructions as well as basic GMP qualification
• Contribute to improvements, explore new technologies and lead integration of activities
• Enable innovation and technical strategy projects, generate IP and evaluate and implement new methods and technologies

Key requirements:

• Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields
• Significant work experience in biotech / pharma industry
• Experience with technical issues and requirements for development of drug product formulation and/or processes of biologics.
• Knowledge of lyophilization, primary packaging, aseptic product manufacture (protein or vaccine drug products and/or protein analytics is desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, excellent command of English both written and oral
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal as well as planning skills

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