Senior Catalyst Scientist - Process Chemistry & Scale-Up

avec compétence GmbH; Basel; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaceutical development in Basel seeks a senior researcher to design and optimize catalytic and organic synthesis routes, translating them into scalable, cost-effective processes for drug substance production.

You will engineer catalyst structures, ensure SHE compliance, and document results while collaborating with research, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams. A PhD and 5+ years of pharma R&D are required, with strong data analytics and fluent English; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD in organometallic chemistry or homogeneous catalysis required.
• Postdoc and at least 5 years of chemical process R&D experience in pharma or fine chemicals.
• Proven track record in transition metal catalysis and catalyst synthesis/characterization.
• Experience scaling catalytic processes from lab scale to multi-kg campaigns.
• Strong organizational and data analysis skills with meticulous documentation.
• Fluent in English, working knowledge of German.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement catalytic reactions into scalable, safe and cost-effective processes.
• Engineer catalyst structures to improve yield, selectivity, cost and sustainability.
• Ensure SHE compliance and document results per internal regulations.
• Engage with stakeholders in research, manufacturing, procurement and quality.
• Author scientific reports, publications and patent applications.
• Support training and supervision of associate scientists and interns.

Skills

Catalytic design

Catalyst synthesis/characterization

Data analysis

Documentation

English fluency

German working knowledge

Education

PhD in organometallic chemistry or homogeneous catalysis

Job description

Pharmaceutical development in Basel seeks a senior researcher to design and optimize catalytic and organic synthesis routes, translating them into scalable, cost-effective processes for drug substance production.

You will engineer catalyst structures, ensure SHE compliance, and document results while collaborating with research, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams. A PhD and 5+ years of pharma R&D are required, with strong data analytics and fluent English; German is a plus.