Analytical Chemistry Team Leader

FMC Corporation; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation in Schaffhausen, Switzerland seeks an Analytical Chemistry Team Leader to guide a team of analytical scientists. You will establish and manage a GLP-compliant lab and drive development and validation of analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

You will lead method development, coordinate regulatory inspections, and collaborate across functions to support product development and investigations. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or MSc with extensive industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of scientific teams.
• Strong expertise in HPLC, GC, MS, NMR and spectroscopy.
• Proven analytical method development and validation in regulated settings.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management.
• Able to thrive in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.
• Industry experience in agrochemicals and/or pharmaceuticals.
• Familiarity with LIMS and data analysis software.
• Experience managing CROs/CDMOs.

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 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 GLP compliance and adherence to 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 safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

GLP compliance

Analytical techniques

HPLC

GC

MS

NMR

Spectroscopy

Method development

Validation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MSc with 8+ years experience

Tools

LIMS

Data analysis software

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.