Life Sciences Lab Architecture Lead

Exyte; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte in Zürich, Switzerland, seeks a Team Leader Laboratory & Architectural Planning to guide a multidisciplinary team of architects and laboratory experts working on innovative research, development, and manufacturing environments for top life sciences companies.

You will drive professional development, promote technical excellence, and ensure high-quality laboratory concepts, collaborating closely with clients and internal disciplines to strengthen Exyte’s position as a leading partner for

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a comparable field of study.
• Several years of professional experience in the planning and design of laboratory, research, or life sciences facilities.
• Leadership experience in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory requirements and GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience working with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a strong commitment to quality.
• Fluent German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of architects and laboratory experts, both technically and disciplinarily.
• Support, coach, and develop team members.
• Take responsibility for the development of innovative laboratory and building concepts for research, development, and manufacturing environments.
• Ensure high planning quality with regard to functionality, user requirements, GMP compliance, and sustainability.
• Collaborate closely with the Process, Mechanical, Electrical, CSA, and Project Management disciplines.
• Advise clients on laboratory, architectural, and workplace concepts.
• Support proposal activities, client presentations, and business development initiatives.
• Manage resource and capacity planning within the team.
• Promote best practices and innovation in laboratory and architectural design.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fluent German

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a comparable field of study

Job description

Exyte in Zürich, Switzerland, seeks a Team Leader Laboratory & Architectural Planning to guide a multidisciplinary team of architects and laboratory experts working on innovative research, development, and manufacturing environments for top life sciences companies.

You will drive professional development, promote technical excellence, and ensure high-quality laboratory concepts, collaborating closely with clients and internal disciplines to strengthen Exyte’s position as a leading partner for