Senior Scientist Analytical Development Synthetic Molecules

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The Position

The Analytical Research & Development department is part of Synthetic Molecules Technical Development and globally responsible for developing pioneering analytical methods, analysing raw materials, intermediates, active, and a variety of dosage forms of synthetic molecule development products and preparing regulatory documents for submission to health authorities.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Analytical Scientist you are responsible for the following main tasks:

• Development of a phase-appropriate control strategy for a given pharmaceutical dosage form including the active and precursors.

• Outcome-oriented collaboration with Stakeholders from drug substance and drug product process development and manufacturing, Technical Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and various analytical partners (internal and external service providers, commercial manufacturing/testing/packaging sites etc.) within a Technical Development Team.

• Coordination of comprehensive analytical activities (generation of physical and chemical data for a given material, development/ improvement and validation of analytical test methods or other analytical controls, generation of packaging-specific stability data and ensuring adequate documentation).

• Coach technicians and junior scientists assigned to complete project work and act as point of contact for project related information.

• Contribution in projects related to local or global initiatives, for example related to implementation of new technologies, digitalization or harmonization.

Who you are

• MSc in organic/analytical/food chemistry or pharmaceutics. PhD is an advantage

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Good GMP understanding

• Oligonucleotides/Peptides analytical development know-how is an advantage

• Advanced digital skills

• Good knowledge of simulation software, basic understanding of statistics is a plus

• Very good English language skills. German language is a plus

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more .

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.