Scientist in PTDC (temporary, 2 years)

Job description

·  Job facts

Scientist Solid State Science Analytics

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, we actively collaborate and develop creative technical solutions to bridge early-stage, late-stage and commercial product needs. The mandate of the group is, to expertly 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.

“Small Molecules Technical Development” (PTDC) brings a broad range of experience across drug substance (DS), drug product (DP), and analytical sciences, and collaborates closely with key partners in the departments Research and Early Development (pRED / gRED), Small Molecules (PTC) and PTD. PTDC is responsible for late stage technical development of our small molecules (SM) pipeline and the manufacture of DS and DP for clinical studies across our SM manufacturing network.

As a Scientist within the PTDC organization with a strong preference for Solid State Science Analytics you work on development projects with associates in a flexible team model for particle and formulation characterization.

Your key responsibilities are:

·  Project responsibility for efficient 'Time to market' -oriented analytical support of pharmaceutical development projects in respect of Solid State Analytics
·  Development of basic physical-chemical data (analytical profile) as database for 'simulation and modeling' for galenic development and registration
·  Evaluation, implementation, development, continuous improvement and validation of the analytical test methods
·  Transfer of analytical methods for commercial use
·  Experience in spectroscopic methods such as Raman, NIR, IR and the corresponding data analysis such as chemo metrics is an advantage
·  Establish models for simulation and prediction (MVDA)
·  Develop understanding of the data and foster collaborative learning with colleagues
·  Use analytical tools and applications to broaden data accessibility and improve our proficiency/efficiency in understanding and using the data appropriately
·  Plan resources for projects and initiatives together with flexible team Leader and Section Head
·  Strive for continuous improvement of productivity and lean work processes

Your Profile

You have a PhD or Master Degree in scientific discipline and some industry experience in pharma/biopharma business in the field of Analytical R&D preferably Solid State Science.

For this Profile you bring the following qualifications:

·  Team Player with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills for working in engaged teams with team members from diverse focus areas
·  Understanding of Analytical R&D activities in pharma business; ideally experience in Solid State Analytics e.g. powder characterization methods
·  Ability to work towards results and implement creative solutions with a high level of motivation
·  Strong customer focus and ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
·  Openness and flexibility to change in addition to “out of the box thinking” ability
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German

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·  Who we are

Bei Roche leisten 94,000 Menschen in 100 Ländern Pionierarbeit im Gesundheitswesen. Gemeinsam haben wir uns zu einem weltweit führenden, forschungsorientierten Healthcare-Konzern entwickelt. Unser Erfolg baut auf Innovation, Neugier und Vielfalt.

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