Lead Chemical Process RundD Scientist (m/f/d)

Work Selection AG; Basel; In loco; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

On-site parking

Staff restaurant meals

Professional development support

Mobility and transit discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Work Selection AG is seeking a Lead Chemical Process R&D Scientist in Basel for a 12-month assignment with strong extension potential.

You will lead internal and external R&D activities, oversee route scouting, scale-up, and API supply, coordinating with CDMOs to ensure safe, scalable and compliant processes for clinical-stage projects.

Competenze

• PhD or postdoctoral in synthetic organic chemistry.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical chemical process R&D, late-stage development and scale-up.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and project-delivery experience.
• Direct CDMO management experience and tech transfers.

Mansioni

• Lead internal and external chemical process R&D activities with 1–5 chemists or CDMO partners.
• Oversee route scouting, process optimization, scale-up and API supply support.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery with CDMOs to ensure timely production.
• Ensure quality and compliance to internal standards and sustainability goals.

Conoscenze

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

English fluency

Formazione

PhD or postdoctoral in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Strumenti

DoE software

ChemDraw / drawing tools

Literature/patent search engines

Analytical software

Project planning tools

Kinetic modeling software

Descrizione del lavoro

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. in Basel, we are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated Lead Chemical Process R&D Scientist for a temporary assignment of 12 months, with high probability of extension.
In this function you will lead chemical process R&D activities to deliver safe, scalable, efficient and sustainable processes as well as drug substance material for projects in clinical development, with a focus on late stage development, leveraging internal and external CDMO capabilities.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead Internal & External Chemical Process R&D activities: Direct chemical process research and development work, managing an internal team of 1-5 process chemists and/or leading external activities at contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).
• Oversee end-to-end process chemistry workflows, including synthetic route scouting, process optimization, scale-up, and support for supply activities.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Delivery: Synchronize internal laboratory efforts with CDMO timelines to guarantee the timely, safe, and cost-effective production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Deliver the target compounds following internal quality processes and according to specifications, safety standards and sustainability objectives.

Must-Haves

• PhD or Postdoctoral background in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical chemical process R&D, with demonstrated expertise in late-stage process development and scale-up.
• Leadership & Project Management: Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and driving project deliverables within internal process chemistry teams.
• CDMO Management: Direct experience managing external chemical development, technology transfers, and manufacturing activities at CDMOs.
• Technical & Software Proficiency: High proficiency with standard office applications alongside core chemistry tools, including chemical drawing tools, literature/patent search engines, Design of Experiments (DoE) applications, analytical software, and project planning platforms. Proficiency in the use of kinetic modeling or scale-up simulation software is a plus.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Benefits

• Become part of one of the most prestigious pharmaceutical companies and actively shape the future of healthcare
• Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and where all employees feel valued.
• Work on a state-of-the-art campus featuring green spaces, meeting areas, and an inspiring atmosphere
• Work with modern and up-to-date tools in an innovative work environment
• Start with a professional onboarding process and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days
• Benefit from financial support for your professional development plans
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants
• As part of a sustainable mobility concept, on-site parking spaces are available to you (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts at renowned retailers and over 200 top brands
• Benefit from fleet discounts when purchasing new cars or receive constant fuel discounts with our fuel card

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Kontakt
Adnan Ferizi

Arbeitsort
Basel

Pensum
100%

Position
Mitarbeiter

Branche
Pharma + Chemie + Life Science