Expert Science & Technology

Job Description Summary

Plan, perform and document scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes and procedures in collaboration within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project leader. Contribute to maintenance of lab instruments/infrastructure.

 

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• • Plan, organize, execute, and document scientific experiments in collaboration with project teams, contributing to data interpretation and technical reporting.
  • Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and specialized facilities, including process troubleshooting and scale-up activities.
  • Generate, document, evaluate, and interpret experimental data, while proposing follow-up studies and improvements.
  • Optimize existing methods, procedures, and workflows, and develop more efficient laboratory and plant processes.
  • Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ principles, HSE standards, and data integrity requirements in all activities.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including laboratory procedures, reports, work instructions, and SOPs.
  • Lead and support technology transfer activities across multiple oral solid dosage manufacturing technologies, including process controls and issue resolution.
  • Manage laboratory materials and equipment, contribute to infrastructure maintenance, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP).

  Minimum Requirements

  • M.Pharm or B.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related discipline.
  • B.Pharm with 10+ years or M.Pharm with 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Proven experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, preferably oral solid dosage forms, with strong knowledge of QbD and biopharmaceutics principles.
  • Sound technical expertise in pellet and mini-tablet dosage forms, along with safe handling of chemicals, hazardous materials, and laboratory equipment.
  • Working knowledge of laboratory and digital tools, including Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), with strong collaboration and technical problem-solving skills.

 

Skills Desired

Materials Science, Process Simulation, Technical Writing, Waterfall Model

Global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

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