Analytical Chemistry Scientist (Small Molecules & Radioligand Therapy)

About the role

A highly motivated Expert in Science & Technology is sought to support Analytical Research & Development within the Global Technical R&D department of Development. The role sits in the Small Molecules GMP Analytics Team, focusing on small molecules and radioligand therapy, and covers the characterization and analysis of small molecule drug substances and drug products from discovery through to transfer to commercial production. It is based in Basel, starts on 04/01/2026 and runs for 18 months, with an extension likely.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, run, interpret and report scientific experiments independently so that drug substances and drug products can be supplied on time for clinical use and potential registration.
• Write and review analytical documents such as methods, specifications, validation and stability reports, and batch records for stability and release testing, and coordinate them within a global project team of chemists, formulators, QA and regulatory.
• Manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including giving scientific guidance on outsourced CRO activities.
• Support or manage OOS/OOT, deviations and investigations as needed.
• Identify scientific, technological and GMP challenges, propose solutions and communicate key issues to management and the project team.
• Own end-to-end portfolio projects, represent the team in analytical sub-team meetings, and perform and document laboratory experiments in systems such as GLIMS eLN.
• Ensure good documentation practice (GDP) and good laboratory practice (GLP), support audits and health authority inspections, and meet KPIs and quality indicators.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life science (analytical or organic chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical development) or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of related experience in a GMP environment.
• Broad scientific knowledge in chemistry, pharmaceutical or analytical sciences, with the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment.
• Strong presentation and scientific/technical writing skills, and the ability to work and collaborate internationally.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory and technical tools such as HPLC, dissolution testing and Chromeleon.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and statistical evaluation tools.