Senior Scientist Analytical Development

(Senior) Scientist Analytical Development (M/W/D)

This role is a senior scientific position within an analytical development function focused on synthetic (small molecule) pharmaceuticals. It sits in a global technical development environment, supporting products from early development through commercialization. The position involves contributing to advanced analytical strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and regulatory submissions.

Tasks:

• Lead analytical development activities across the full product lifecycle (early stage to market).
• Define and implement phase-appropriate control strategies for drug substances and drug products, including impurities.
• Coordinate analytical testing, including method development, optimization, validation, and data generation (e.g., stability, physico-chemical characterization).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and external partners.
• Ensure high-quality documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Act as a technical lead, mentoring junior scientists and technicians and serving as a key project contact.
• Support innovation initiatives such as new technologies, digitalization, and process harmonization.

Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in chemistry, pharmacy, or a related scientific field with several years of industry experience.
• Strong background in analytical development for small molecules, including regulatory filing support (e.g., IND/NDA) and impurity control strategies.
• Expertise in liquid chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC) with multiple detection techniques (e.g., UV, MS, fluorescence, CAD).
• Solid understanding of quality control and GMP across development phases.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and digital tools is advantageous.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work in cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience with complex modalities (e.g., peptides or oligonucleotides) is beneficial.

Conditions:

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Workload: Full-time

Location: Onsite Basel