Technical R&D - Analytical Project Lead (m/f/d) | Basel

Manpower SA; Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GMP environment

Contract extension potential

International projects

Professional development

Job summary

Manpower SA supports a leading international pharmaceutical company in Basel by recruiting for a Technical R&D - Analytical Project Lead. The role focuses on developing analytical control strategies for synthetic molecules, IPCs, and APIs, with cross-functional collaboration in R&D, Regulatory, and Quality.

You will lead project activities and oversee external testing at CLOs and CDMOs. The position offers a challenging analytical development environment in GMP-relevant settings with

Responsibilities

• Serve as Analytical SME and Analytical Project Lead (APL) driving development of analytical control packages for synthetic molecules, IPCs, intermediates and crude APIs.
• Contribute to portfolio delivery by enabling process development analytics with modern techniques such as modeling and simulation.
• Coach technicians and junior scientists on project activities; act as central contact for project information.
• Supervise internal lab activities and testing at CLOs and CDMOs.
• Collaborate with Research & Early Development, Regulatory Affairs and Quality to ensure seamless project execution.
• Author, review and approve critical technical documents and regulatory dossiers (e.g., QIMPD, NDA).
• Act as Chemistry Project Lead coordinating external testing at CDMOs and CLOs.

Job description

MANPOWER AG is a leading provider of temporary and permanent recruitment solutions in Switzerland. With offices across the country, we support our clients in finding qualified professionals and offer exciting career opportunities across various industries.

For our client, a leading international pharmaceutical company in Basel, we are currently looking for a:

Technical R&D - Analytical Project Lead (m/f/d) - 100%

Your Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Analytical Subject Matter 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.
  

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative pharmaceutical development projects within a leading international life sciences organization.
  
• A challenging and responsible role in analytical development, with a focus on synthetic molecules and peptide-based therapeutics.
  
• Collaboration with experienced scientists and multidisciplinary teams in a highly innovative and GMP-relevant environment.
  
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced analytical methods and regulatory strategies supporting clinical and commercial pharmaceutical products
  
• A professional working environment with the possibility of contract extension.