Lead Architect (m/f/d)

Exyte Switzerland AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Exyte Switzerland AG in Zürich is seeking a Lead Architect to guide architectural teams on laboratory and production facilities for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, emphasizing architectural excellence and adherence to Swiss standards.

You will oversee all planning and execution phases, mentor colleagues, and represent the discipline in interdisciplinary projects at a globally operating organization, with opportunities to shape world-class facilities and advance patient outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Architecture and approximately 10 years of professional experience.
• Strong asset: proven pharma/biotech facility design experience.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into compelling architectural concepts across all project phases.
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss standards, regulations and approval processes.
• Fluency in German and English; French is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team player willing to travel within Switzerland.

Aufgaben

• Lead architectural teams and drive complex building projects from concept to as-built delivery.
• Represent the architectural discipline in highly interdisciplinary projects within a global organization.
• Develop and strengthen expertise in pharmaceutical and biotech facility design.
• Mentor younger architects and maintain client relationships through empathy and expertise.
• Travel within Switzerland for project-related assignments.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Client relationship building

Effective communication

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Architecture

Jobbeschreibung

We are offering you a position as Lead Architect with long-term career prospects in our architecture department.

The role focuses on laboratory and production buildings for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries in Switzerland, with a strong emphasis on architectural excellence.

Your responsibilities will cover all tasks within service phases 1 to 5, in accordance with SIA standards.

Lead Architect (m/f/d)

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and inspire architectural teams
• Manage complex building projects of all scales throughout all planning and execution phases
• Act as a role model and mentor for younger architects
• Represent the architectural discipline in highly interdisciplinary and complex projects
• Develop and strengthen your expertise in pharmaceutical and biotech facility design
• Work within a highly professional and globally operating organization
• Shape some of the world's most advanced pharmaceutical facilities and help improve the lives of patients around the world

Show your expertise

• Master's degree in Architecture with approximately 10 years of professional experience, ideally within the Swiss architectural, engineering, or planning environment
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of facilities for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries is a strong asset
• Ability to translate complex project requirements into compelling architectural concepts and communicate them effectively throughout all project phases
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss standards, regulations, and approval processes
• Fluency in German and a strong command of English; French is considered an advantage
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a passion for interdisciplinary project work
• Willingness to travel within Switzerland for project-related assignments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to understand client perspectives, anticipate needs, and build trust through expertise and empathy
• Charismatic personality with a passion for architecture, the confidence to lead projects, and the ability to develop long-term client relationships