Technical R&D – Analytical Project Lead

Technical R&D – Analytical Project Lead: Analytical development / Synthetic Peptides / UV / Mass Spectrometry (MS) / Fluorescence / HPLC, GC English / Deutsch

Background:

Pharma Technical Development (PTD) is a global team of over 2,000 experts focused on developing innovative medicines to address patients’ needs.

Within PTD, Synthetic Molecules Technical Development (PTDC) specializes in drug substance, drug product, and analytical sciences. PTDC is instrumental in advancing the synthetic molecules pipeline, supporting research, early development, and clinical trials through technical innovation and collaboration.

This opportunity lies within analytical development for synthetic molecules, where cutting-edge techniques like high-performance liquid chromatography, gas/ion chromatography, and mass spectrometry are employed to develop efficient and robust analytical methods. The goal is to ensure the release of clinical trial products and their eventual commercial supply through a strong control strategy.

Take the lead in pioneering innovative analytical techniques while contributing to the successful delivery of clinical and commercial therapies-apply now and help shape the future of healthcare!

The Perfect Candidate holds an advanced degree in chemistry or pharmacy and brings a minimum of five years of professional experience in the analytical development of synthetic drug substances with a specialization for peptides. You are a technical expert in liquid chromatography (including HPLC, UHPLC, and advanced detection methods like MS) who can independently drive the development of analytical control packages for intermediates and APIs. As a natural leader and communicator with an excellent command of English, you excel at coaching junior staff, managing external CDMO/CLO activities, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver seamless project execution. Finally, you possess strong digital acumen, a rigorous approach to statistical data, project management experience, and proven experience authoring critical regulatory dossiers (such as INDs and NDAs) to ensure total data integrity.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• You serve as the Analytical SME/analytical project lead (APL), driving the development of state-of-the-art analytical control packages for synthetic molecules, including direct materials, IPCs, intermediates, and crude APIs.
• You actively contribute to portfolio delivery by ensuring efficient and effective process development analytics, including the adoption of modern techniques like modeling and simulation.
• You coach technicians and junior scientists on project work and serving as a central point of contact for project-related information
• You supervise internal laboratory activities and / or testing activities at CLOs/CDMOs
• You collaborate cross-functionally with key partners in research and early development, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure seamless project execution and alignment.
• You author, review, and approve critical documents and regulatory dossiers (e.g., QIMPD, NDA) while ensuring compliance with quality standards and data integrity.
• You act as a Chemistry Project Lead (CPL), leading external testing activities at CDMOs or CLOs.

Must Haves:

• A Master’s or Ph.D. in chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field
• 5 years of professional experience within the analytical development of synthetic peptides
• You have a robust foundation in liquid chromatography (HPLC and UHPLC) with proficiency in various detection methods, including UV, Mass Spectrometry (MS), fluorescence, and charged aerosol detection
• You possess a solid understanding of analytical chemistry, particularly chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC), titrations, and various physicochemical methods
• You demonstrate excellent collaboration, technical supervision, and project management skills, with a structured and rigorous approach
• Digital acumen to support digital transformation initiatives; familiarity with statistical analysis of analytical data is also advantageous
• You hold excellent command of the English language

Nice to Haves:

• Proficiency in German

Reference Nr.: 925401
Rolle: Technical R&D – Analytical Project Lead
Industrie: Pharma
Location: Basel
Pensum: 100%
Start: ASAP (01.03.2027)
Duration: 12++ Months
Deadline: 18/11/2026

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About us:

ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in placing highly qualified candidates for temporary staffing in the fields of IT, life sciences, and engineering. We offer temporary staffing and payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates, and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.