Analytical R&D Project Lead — Pharma Development

Manpower SA; Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower SA represents a leading international pharmaceutical company seeking an Analytical Project Lead (m/f/d) for 100% workload in a Basel-based role with activities spanning state-of-the-art analytical control packages for synthetic molecules. The position entails directing scientific strategy, coordinating internal and external testing, and ensuring data integrity across regulatory dossiers.

You will collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, and Quality teams, coach scientists, and contribute to

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Analytical Subject Expert (SME) and Analytical Project Lead (APL), driving the development of state-of-the-art analytical control packages for synthetic molecules, including direct materials, in-process controls (IPCs), intermediates, and crude active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Actively contribute to portfolio delivery by ensuring efficient and effective process development analytics, including the adoption of modern techniques such as modeling and simulation.
• Coach technicians and junior scientists on project-related activities and serve as a central point of contact for project-related information.
• Supervise internal laboratory activities and/or testing activities conducted at Contract Laboratory Organizations (CLOs) and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key partners in Research and Early Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality to ensure seamless project execution and alignment.
• Author, review, and approve critical technical documents and regulatory dossiers (e.g., QIMPD, NDA), ensuring compliance with quality standards and data integrity requirements.
• Act as Chemistry Project Lead (CPL), coordinating and leading external testing activities at CDMOs and CLOs.

Job description

Manpower SA represents a leading international pharmaceutical company seeking an Analytical Project Lead (m/f/d) for 100% workload in a Basel-based role with activities spanning state-of-the-art analytical control packages for synthetic molecules. The position entails directing scientific strategy, coordinating internal and external testing, and ensuring data integrity across regulatory dossiers.

You will collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, and Quality teams, coach scientists, and contribute to