Analytical Project Leader (Scientist / Senior Scientist)

Job description

·  Job facts

At Roche, we believe there is an urgent need to deliver medical solutions now - even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionately committed to changing patients' lives, and we are fearless in our decisions and actions. We also believe that good business means a better world.

That's why we come to work every day. We are committed to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics and access to medical innovation for all. We do this today to build a better future.

Behind every presentation of each product sold by Roche is the involvement of Pharma Global Technical Operations (PT). Starting with Phase I of the development process and continuing through to product maturity, PT makes medicines at sites around the world and includes more than 10 000 employees worldwide.

Global Technical Development (PTD) is an organization of over two thousand people globally that are integral for the mission of Roche to develop meaningful medicines for patients. Therefore, PTD actively collaborates and develops creative technical solutions to bridge early-stage, late-stage and commercial product needs. The mandate of the group is, to reliably deliver the pipeline and supply quality products to patients. The group excels in its work through innovation, teamwork, dedication, and mutual respect and contributes every single day, continuously improving what it does.

Synthetic Molecules Technical Development (PTDC) brings a broad range of experience across drug substance (DS), drug product (DP), analytical sciences and Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), and collaborates closely with key partners in the departments Research and Early Development (pRED / gRED), Small and Large Molecules (PTC, PTB), PTD and MS&T across our manufacturing network.

This position on offer is located inAnalytical Development Synthetic Moleculeswithin Pharma Technical Development.

Analytical Development is responsible for the development of resource and cost efficient analytical methods for all materials used during drug manufacturing using state of the art methodologies such as e.g. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Ion Chromatography (IC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), and others. The ultimate goal of our work is a robust control strategy to release pharmaceutical products for clinical trials, and finally for commercial supply.

Your main responsibilities :

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cover all analytical aspects during the project development lifecycle

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work in close collaboration with peers, lab technicians and cross-functional partners from e.g. process development, material sciences, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance

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plan and document your experiments/results independently, and prepare for regulatory submissions such as IND (Investigational New Drug) and NDA (New Drug Application)

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be part of larger Technical Development Teams in which you regularly report out your progress

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collaborate with stakeholders from different disciplines, varying with the clinical phase of the project

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network closely with external partners such as CMOs and CROs (Contract Manufacturing/Research Organizations)

Who are you

You hold a Master or Ph.D. in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology or biochemistry with a minimum of 3 years professional experience in analytical development in the pharmaceutical industry. Additional experience in analytical development with Oligonucleotides, Peptides, biologically derived molecules and their advanced formulations is a plus,as well as knowledge in analytical methodologies such as e.g. PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) sequencing.

Further qualifications :

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strong quality mind-set and excellent attention to detail

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routinely apply GMP requirements where necessary, and understand how to exert them in different clinical phases

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experience of working in a paperless environment with

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strong IT skills to support digital transformation initiatives

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open-minded, goal-oriented, and able to work in a fast developing environment

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you take challenges as opportunities and you are able to respectfully collaborate with team members, customers and stakeholders, even in stressful situations

Have we triggered your interest? Apply now!

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