Analytical Chemistry Team Leader

ACCH FMC IP Technology GmbH; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation's Global R&D Technology team in Schaffhausen, Switzerland seeks an Analytical Chemistry Team Leader to guide a team of analytical scientists and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory.

You will drive method development, validation and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring regulatory readiness and continuous improvement in analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of industry experience, or MSc with 8+ years.
• Proven experience leading and developing scientific teams.
• Strong expertise in analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, spectroscopy).
• Experience with method development and validation in regulated environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Industry experience in agrochemicals and/or pharmaceuticals.
• LIMS knowledge and data analysis software familiarity.
• Experience managing CROs and CDMOs.
• Fluency in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of analytical scientists with GLP compliance.
• Establish and manage a GLP-lab including workflows, SOPs, and training.
• Lead analytical method development, validation for materials and finished products.
• Prepare for regulatory inspections and ensure GLP compliance.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, budgeting, and resource management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development and investigations.
• Review and approve technical reports, protocols, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement with new analytical technologies and safety culture.

Skills

HPLC

GC

MS

NMR

Spectroscopy

Method development

Validation (regulated environment)

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

LIMS

CRO/CDMO management

English proficiency

Industry experience (agro chemicals/ph

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field

MSc in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

FMC is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemistry Team Leader to join our Global R&D Technology team in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. In this role, you will lead a team of analytical scientists, establish and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory, and drive the development and validation of analytical methods that support the characterization of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical leadership, laboratory management, and cross-functional collaboration within a global innovation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of analytical scientists, ensuring high-quality delivery of analytical activities in compliance with GLP principles.
• Establish and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory, including laboratory workflows, SOPs, training programs, and operational excellence.
• Lead analytical method development, validation, and implementation for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Prepare for and coordinate regulatory inspections, ensuring compliance with GLP and relevant industry standards.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, budgeting, and resource management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product development, technical investigations, and problem-solving activities.
• Review and approve technical reports, protocols, and laboratory documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing new analytical technologies and best practices while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or MSc with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing scientific teams.
• Strong expertise in analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and spectroscopy.
• Proven experience with analytical method development and validation in a regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Industry experience in small-molecule agrochemicals and/or pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data analysis software.
• Experience managing external partners, including CROs and CDMOs.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is an advantage.

At FMC Corporation we are guided by our purpose: Innovation for agriculture, Solutions for the planet. We are dedicated to providing farmers with innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.