About Roche
We're a global pioneer in healthcare, driven by our passion to improve lives. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are.
Our goal is to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come.
The Position
Senior Analytical Scientist
We're seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to join our team in the Analytical Research & Development department.
This role is part of Synthetic Molecules Technical Development and is globally responsible for developing pioneering analytical methods, analysing raw materials, intermediates, active, and various dosage forms of synthetic molecule development products and preparing regulatory documents for submission to health authorities.
The Opportunity
Main Responsibilities
* Development of a phase-appropriate control strategy for a given pharmaceutical dosage form including the active and precursors.
* Outcome-oriented collaboration with stakeholders from drug substance and drug product process development and manufacturing, Technical Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and various analytical partners (internal and external service providers, commercial manufacturing/testing/packaging sites etc.) within a Technical Development Team.
* Coordination of comprehensive analytical activities (generation of physical and chemical data for a given material, development/improvement and validation of analytical test methods or other analytical controls, generation of packaging-specific stability data and ensuring adequate documentation).
* Coach technicians and junior scientists assigned to complete project work and act as point of contact for project-related information.
* Contribution in projects related to local or global initiatives, for example related to implementation of new technologies, digitalization or harmonization.
Requirements
You
* MSc in organic/analytical/food chemistry or pharmaceutics. PhD is an advantage.
* At least 5 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
* Good GMP understanding.
* Oligonucleotides/Peptides analytical development know-how is an advantage.
* Advanced digital skills.
* Good knowledge of simulation software, basic understanding of statistics is a plus.
* Very good English language skills. German language is a plus.
About Us
A Healthier Future Drives Us
We innovate together, empowered by over 100,000 employees across the globe, dedicated to advancing science and ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come.
Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products.
What We Offer
Beyond Development Opportunities
We offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender-independent partnership leave.
Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as childcare facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
Belonging at Roche
We Believe in Diversity and Inclusion
We strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.