Analytical Project Leader (Scientist / Senior Scientist)

For one of our clients, an international pharma company in Basel, we are currently looking for an Analytical Project Leader (Scientist / Senior Scientist) with a strong background in small molecule analysis.


In this role, you will join a motivated and experienced team of analytical scientists. You will lead the analytical development of synthetic molecule projects involving small molecules, from early development to commercialization. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to the development of life-changing medicines.
 

General Information:
 

• Start date: ASAP
• Latest start date: August 2026
• Planned employment duration: 12 months
• Extension: unlikely
• Contract: Temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
• Workplace: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: 2 days/week (after onboarding)
• Working Hours: Standard

 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

 

 

• Developing a phase-appropriate control strategy for drug substances and drug products.
• Collaborating effectively with stakeholders across various departments.
• Coordinating comprehensive analytical activities, which involves generating physical and chemical data for materials, developing/improving and validating analytical test methods or other analytical controls and ensuring thorough documentation, timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
• Coaching technicians and junior scientists on project work and serving as a central point of contact for project-related information
• Conduct work in compliance with cGMP where applicable, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise internal laboratory activities and / or testing activities at CLOs/CDMOs
• Plan and document experiments/results independently and prepare for regulatory submissions such as IND and NDA.

Must Haves:

 

• Master’s or Ph.D. in chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field, with at least three years of professional experience in analytical development of drug substances or drug products for small molecules
• In-depth knowledge of chemistry, including synthesis, purification, and characterization
• Expertise in key analytical techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)
• Proven experience in developing and validating ICH-compliant analytical methods
• Proficiency in degradation and stability studies for small molecules, including forced degradation and impurity profiling
• Understanding of key requirements for drug substances and drug product specifications
• Excellent command of the English language
• A strong quality mindset and excellent attention to detail
• Digital savviness to support digital transformation initiatives; familiarity with statistical analysis of analytical data is also advantageous
• Open-minded, goal-oriented, and able to work in a fast-developing environment
• Takes challenges as opportunities and is able to respectfully collaborate with team members, customers and stakeholders, even in stressful situations

Nice to Haves:
 

• Proficiency in German