Group Head Analytical Development and Quality Control - Initially a 2 year contract

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Group Head Analytical Development and Quality Control - Initially a 2 year contract

Apply locations Basel time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id 202505-111518

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Pharma Technical Development brings game-changing therapies from clinical phase I into the market to serve every patient, every day. Our core business is to develop safe, innovative and effective drugs using cutting edge technologies for manufacturing process (Drug Substance and Drug Product), clinical supply, analytics, formulation, device and packaging. Our daily work includes authoring of regulatory documents and the transfer of development projects to the commercial organization.

We are striving for a caring and sensing network organization which lives a culture of trust and collaboration. Our smart people drive innovation through their expertise, passion and "getting it done" mentality. The benefit for the patient is in the center of our thoughts and efforts.

The department Analytical Development and Quality Control Biotech is responsible for Biochemical and Biophysical Analytical Development, Quality Control and Compliance for Biopharmaceuticals from pre Investigational New Drug (IND) to New Drug Application (NDA) and Launch.

The Opportunity

• Evaluation, implementation, and further development of new technologies/ test methods to ensure state of the art analytics

• Representation of Analytical Development and Quality Control in global technical development teams including the coordination of all necessary analytical activities for biotechnological development products

• Quality control for investigational medicinal products and batches used in preclinical and clinical studies

• Setting of specifications and shelf life for investigational medicinal products and support of IND and BLA (Biologics License Application) filings

• Creation of prerequisites for securing a competent, efficient GxP conform analytics in due time and keeping the current GxP guidelines as well as the relevant SOPs

• Matrix leadership responsibility for a team of approx. 4-6 members and establish close and trustful collaborations and relationships

Who you are:

You are someone who wants to influence your own development. You are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. Additionally to that we are looking for the following qualifications and experience:

• PhD in Analytics, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or similar scientific qualification and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in biopharmaceutical industry with focus on protein analytics and characterization, preferably in a GMP environment

• Experience in development of new technologies and methods for biophysical/biochemical analysis and characterization of proteins

• Excellent leadership skills and a track record in cross functional collaboration. Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels will be essential in this role.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with success in building trustful relationships

• Self-motivated, pro-active, responsible, result-oriented and an excellent team player; Excellent communication and negotiation skills in German and English

This is initially a 2 year contract.

If you are an experienced scientist looking to make an impact in a cross functional setting, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your updated CV and cover letter via our careers portal.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us

We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.

That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world.