Lead Chemical Process R&D Scientist

pFor a leading pharmaceutical company, we are looking for a qualified /p /brh3Lead Chemical Process RD Scientist (m/f/d) /h3 /brh3General Information: /h3 /brul /brliLocation: Basel /li /brliStart: ASAP /li /brliDuration: 12 months (extension possible) /li /brliHome Office: up to 40% /li /brliTravel: Occasional travel (up to 4 trips per year) to CDMOs in Europe or Asia /li /br /ul /brh3Your Responsibilities: /h3 /brul /brliLead chemical process research and development activities for clinical-stage pharmaceutical projects, with a strong focus on late-stage development and process optimization. /li /brliManage and guide internal process chemistry teams of up to five scientists and associates in a matrix leadership role. /li /brliOversee external development and manufacturing activities at CDMOs, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budget expectations. /li /brliDrive synthetic route scouting, process optimization, process understanding, scale-up activities, and delivery of drug substance material. /li /brliCoordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective supply of APIs and advanced intermediates. /li /brliLead technology transfer activities from development to manufacturing environments. /li /brliEnsure all activities comply with safety, quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements. /li /brliUtilize scientific expertise and data-driven approaches to support process development decisions and project strategy. /li /brliContribute to project planning, risk assessment, technical documentation, and cross-functional decision-making. /li /br /ul /brh3Your Profile: /h3 /brul /brliPhD or Postdoctoral qualification in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. /li /brliMinimum 5 years of pharmaceutical chemical process RD experience, with demonstrated expertise in late-stage process development and scale-up. /li /brliProven track record of leading scientific teams and driving project deliverables within process chemistry organizations. /li /brliStrong experience managing external development, technology transfer, and manufacturing activities at CDMOs. /li /brliDeep understanding of synthetic organic chemistry, process optimization, scale-up principles, and manufacturing support. /li /brliProficient 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. /li /brliExperience with kinetic modelling and process simulation software is considered an advantage. /li /brliFamiliarity with GMP environments and pharmaceutical development processes is a plus. /li /brliStrong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. /li /brliFluent English is mandatory; German language skills are advantageous. /li /br /ul /brpbPlease note: /bOnly CVs in English can be accepted and submitted for this role. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr