Senior Scientist Quality Control (Pharmaceuticals)

TL;DR

Senior Scientist Quality Control (Pharmaceuticals): Leading the introduction of new raw materials, APIs, and drug products into the QC department with an accent on method transfer, validation, and troubleshooting of analytical issues. Focus on ensuring GMP compliance, leading risk assessments, and managing complex chromatography-based analytical strategies.

Location: On-site in Couvet, Switzerland

Company

A global pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device outsourcing company providing a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end introduction of new materials, including analytical strategy, method transfer, validation, and specifications.
• Implement and support new technologies within the QC laboratory.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting, deviations, investigations, and CAPAs.
• Represent QC in cross-functional projects and act as the primary point of contact.
• Contribute to supplier qualification, audits, and QC risk assessments.
• Manage and review critical QC documentation, including protocols, reports, and procedures.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or equivalent.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong expertise in chromatography (HPLC/GC/UPLC) and analytical methods.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP, pharmacopeia, validation, and data integrity.
• Fluent in English or French, with professional level proficiency in the other language.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Couvet, Switzerland.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a specialized QC department focusing on innovative drug substance and product introduction.
• Opportunity to act as a subject matter expert and mentor team members.
• Commitment to an equal opportunity employment environment.
• Adherence to high EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) standards.