Analytical Project Lead – Technical R&D

Coopers Group AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopers Group seeks an experienced Analytical Project Lead to drive development of analytical control packages for synthetic molecules, including direct materials and crude APIs. You will guide modern analytics with modeling and simulation, while mentoring staff and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role includes oversight of lab activities at CLOs/CDMOs and collaboration with Regulatory and Quality to ensure compliant project execution. Strong background in LC methods and MS is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in chemistry, pharmacy or related field.
• 5+ years in analytical development of synthetic peptides.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical development for synthetic molecules and APIs.
• Coach technicians and junior scientists on projects.
• Supervise internal lab activities at CLOs/CDMOs.
• Collaborate with Research, Regulatory and Quality teams.
• Author, review and approve regulatory dossiers and QC documents.

Skills

Analytical development

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Digital skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

UHPLC

UV detection

MS

Fluorescence

CAD

GC

Titrations

Job description

Your 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.

Your background:

• 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