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CTC specializes in helping companies find top talent and offers reliable HR, consulting services, and skill development programs. We support candidates in advancing their careers and provide the latest training to stay competitive.

Our client, a global leader in pharmaceuticals based in Basel, is transforming its culture and global reputation. With a focus on innovative Oncology and Ophthalmology therapies, they’re also driving a world-leading pipeline in Neuroscience and Dermatology, maintaining one of the industry’s strongest portfolios of Phase II/III studies.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Scientist (Analytical Expert) for an 18-month contract position in Basel, with a strong likelihood of extension. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in parenteral development, with experience in RLT or peptide analytics considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Scientific Experimentation & Reporting: Plan, interpret, and report results from scientific experiments to ensure the timely supply of drug substances (DS) and drug products (DP).
  • Documentation & Compliance: Draft and review critical analytical documents, including analytical methods, specifications, validation, stability, and batch records for release testing, aligning activities with global project teams.
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including CROs, offering scientific and technical guidance as needed.
  • Problem Solving & Communication: Identify and proactively address scientific, technological, and GMP challenges, proposing innovative solutions and communicating key issues to the Analytical Project Leader or relevant team members.
  • Quality & Safety Compliance: Work according to SOPs, GMP standards, Quality Directives, Health and Safety policies, and internal guidelines.
  • Analytical Development Leadership: Lead and manage analytical activities related to impurity profiling, method development, validation, stability, and release testing for RLT compounds.
  • Regulatory Support: Contribute to CMC documentation and assist with regulatory submissions.
  • Scientific Guidance: Provide expertise and leadership to cross-functional project teams, advancing the RLT portfolio through collaborative and inspired contributions.

Qualifications:

  • Education: PhD or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
  • Experience: 2-4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid track record in GMP-related activities for product development or commercialization.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in analytical techniques, including HPLC, LC-MS, and quality management systems, along with strong data documentation skills.
  • Scientific Knowledge: Broad understanding of chemistry, pharmaceutical, or analytical sciences, with the ability to excel in a dynamic environment.
  • Software Skills: Familiarity with relevant computer and statistical evaluation tools.
  • Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to guide and mentor colleagues, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Additional Skills: Strong quality focus, collaborative attitude, self-motivation, high learning agility, and advanced problem-solving abilities.

Would you like to learn more about CTC and the opportunity outlined? Please get in contact with us: you may either use the 'apply now' button or write an email to vanessa.gilardoni@ctcresourcing.com

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