Lead Chemical Process R&D Scientist in Basel

For a leading pharmaceutical company, we are looking for a qualifiedLead Chemical Process R&D Scientist (m/f/d)General Information:Location: BaselStart: ASAPDuration: 12 months (extension possible)Home Office: up to 40%Travel: Occasional travel (up to 4 trips per year) to CDMOs in Europe or AsiaYour Responsibilities:Lead chemical process research and development activities for clinical-stage pharmaceutical projects, with a strong focus on late-stage development and process optimization.Manage and guide internal process chemistry teams of up to five scientists and associates in a matrix leadership role.Oversee external development and manufacturing activities at CDMOs, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budget expectations.Drive synthetic route scouting, process optimization, process understanding, scale-up activities, and delivery of drug substance material.Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective supply of APIs and advanced intermediates.Lead technology transfer activities from development to manufacturing environments.Ensure all activities comply with safety, quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.Utilize scientific expertise and data-driven approaches to support process development decisions and project strategy.Contribute to project planning, risk assessment, technical documentation, and cross-functional decision-making.Your Profile:PhD or Postdoctoral qualification in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical chemical process R&D experience, with demonstrated expertise in late-stage process development and scale-up.Proven track record of leading scientific teams and driving project deliverables within process chemistry organizations.Strong experience managing external development, technology transfer, and manufacturing activities at CDMOs.Deep understanding of synthetic organic chemistry, process optimization, scale-up principles, and manufacturing support.Proficient in chemistry-related software and tools, including chemical drawing programs, literature and patent search platforms, Design of Experiments (DoE) applications, analytical software, and project management tools.Experience with kinetic modelling and process simulation software is considered an advantage.Familiarity with GMP environments and pharmaceutical development processes is a plus.Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Fluent English is mandatory; German language skills are advantageous.Please note: Only CVs in English can be accepted and submitted for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr