Associate Principal Scientist Analytical Project Lead 12 months fix-term contract 80-100%

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful DP focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Associate Principal Scientist Analytical Project Lead position.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

• Lead analytical discussions with customers and interface with subject Matter Experts (SME) representing all DPS Analytics groups

• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are visible and maintained in relevant planning tools

• Oversee delivery of analytical milestones by liaising with relevant DPS Analytics executional groups

• Support Project Leads with analytical SOWs and engage with SMEs as well as amendments team as required

• Set-up strategy for DPS analytical programs: Control strategy, specifications, analytical method lifecycle, platform methods/ product-specific methods

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of assigned molecules as well as method strategy, industry issues/trends and pharmacopeia

• Manage development and evaluation of analytical methods and technologies to support formulation development and Drug Product testing (GMP and non-GMP, specifically including HPLC and CE purity methods, content by UV, color, clarity and opalescence, pH, osmolality, extractable volume, CCI, visual inspection).

• Contribute to the design and set up of analytical development processes across DPS

• Adhere to cGMP regulations as required

What we are looking for:

• PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

• Work experience in analytical development and/or QC, preferably with cGMP experience

• Very good working knowledge in all relevant analytical techniques

• Experience with parenteral dosage forms and protein analytics

• Ability to interpret complex analytical data

• Capability to work independently and in a team environment

• Excellent communication, reporting and scientific skills

• Experience with analytical lifecycle for biotechnology products, CMC requirements for regulatory filings and working in a matrix organization highly desired

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.