Lab of the Future Lead (m/w/d) - Director Level

About the role

The Lab of the Future Lead (director level) defines and advances the future laboratory and analytical agenda across Integrated Biologics, Advanced Synthesis and Specialized Modalities, working closely with the QC organization and relevant analytical functions. The role develops end-to-end concepts for highly automated and increasingly autonomous laboratories, integrating analytical workflows, equipment, robotics, automated sample handling, digital systems and data into a coherent future-state operating model. It is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Define the Lab of the Future vision, roadmap and target operating concepts, and develop end-to-end concepts for automated and autonomous laboratories
• Integrate workflows, equipment, robotics, sample handling, digital systems and data, aligned with QC, R&D, Analytical Development and manufacturing strategies
• Identify opportunities to automate sample preparation, movement, testing, equipment interaction and result handling, and promote automation standards
• Drive integration of PAT, online/at-line monitoring and real-time analytics, and move toward continuous monitoring, process prediction and faster release approaches
• Lead lighthouse projects and pilots, define success criteria and convert validated technologies into reusable standards and deployment requirements
• Align analytical capabilities with future manufacturing and process requirements, and partner with QC, R&D, Manufacturing and Data Strategy & Products
• Convert proven solutions into scalable concepts, standardize equipment and workflow concepts, and feed analytical learnings into manufacturing, QC and product-release strategies

Required profile

• Bachelor or Master in Analytical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
• Ability to translate QC, analytical and business needs into an integrated laboratory roadmap and target operating model
• Strong understanding of analytical testing, laboratory operations, method lifecycle, GMP requirements and product-release processes
• Knowledge of automated sample handling, laboratory informatics, connected instruments and digital workflow design
• Ability to connect PAT, process monitoring, advanced analytics and laboratory data to support prediction and real-time release
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority

What we offer

• A competitive salary plus lifestyle, family and leisure benefits
• Compensation programs recognizing high performance
• Relocation support for eligible candidates
• An agile career, dynamic work culture and an inclusive, ethical workplace