Group Leader Drug Linker Development

About the role

The Group Leader Drug Linker Development will lead a team of PD/MSAT/DSP chemists in Visp, Switzerland, focusing on pipeline development and portfolio optimization of drug linker and toxin products. This highly visible position combines deep technical expertise with people leadership and strategic contribution to the ADC market.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Drug Linker Development Organization Head in ramp‑up activities, defining and implementing critical business processes.
• Lead and monitor the performance of the assigned chemist team, managing hiring, resource allocation, and lab capacity.
• Guide development and MSAT chemists to ensure robust transfer of drug linker processes to GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Drive innovative technologies to increase capability, capacity, and efficiency in drug linker toxin operations.
• Act as technical expert for drug linker toxin projects, creating external scientific content.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and safety regulations across all activities.

Required profile

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline (Organic Chemistry preferred).
• 5‑10 years of experience in pharmaceutical process development, API development, clinical supply or manufacturing sciences.
• Proven experience leading complex projects in a matrix organization.
• People‑management experience or strong motivation to develop into an expanded leadership role.
• Fluent English; German proficiency is a strong asset.

Required skills

• Chemical process development, scale‑up and technology transfer.
• GMP manufacturing requirements.
• Drug linker technology and safe work execution in containment assets.
• Project budgeting and performance target delivery.