Recipe & Method Specialist (Antibody Drug Conjugates)

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Process Recipe & Method Specialist (Antibody-Drug Conjugates).

General Information:

• Start Date: 01.04.2026
• Latest Possible Start Date: 01.06.2026
• Planned Employment Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of extension
• Workplace: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: Not possible
• Department: Manufacturing unit ADC & SUT
• Working Hours: Standard

About the job:

As a Recipe and Methods Specialist, you will provide solutions at Basel Drug Substance Manufacturing for safe and high-quality ADC production. You will serve both our patients and our employees by developing and implementing process improvements and fostering dialogue and collaboration between local and global functions in the areas of development, innovation, and regulatory affairs. Within our RePeng (Recipe and Process Engineering) team, we are seeking a Recipe and Methods Specialist to develop and maintain our production recipes. This role will involve supporting routine ADC production as a recipe developer and, to a greater extent, assisting with the implementation of a new production process and the qualification of new equipment.

The ideal candidate:

Has completed vocational training as a chemical and pharmaceutical technologist or holds a relevant degree in a biotechnological/pharmaceutical field and possesses in-depth experience with highly automated systems (PLC/MES) as well as a strong understanding of GMP, quality, and safety. They will work independently and decisively in complex environments, communicate clearly and promptly, and demonstrate a high degree of teamwork and flexibility. Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken, completes the profile.

Tasks & responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and optimizing recipes and MES order templates and/or for inventory management and raw material management.
• Shared responsibility for creating changes to the PLC and MES.
• Processing or participating in the clarification of process deviations within the area of responsibility.
• Contributing to the optimization of process flows, recipes, and the PLC/MES.
• Creating and editing SOPs within the area of responsibility.
• Supporting internal and external audits and inspections as an SME.
• Representing the production areas in local and global governance bodies/task forces.
• Close collaboration with the Quality Assurance, MSAT (Manufacturing Sciences & Technology), and respective shift departments.
• Providing technical support to shifts to ensure robust and efficient manufacturing processes in a GMP environment, as well as on-call/standby duty.

Must-haves:

• Completed vocational training as a chemical and pharmaceutical technologist with many years of professional experience or a completed degree in a scientific or technical field, preferably in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, pharmaceutical technology, or a comparable qualification
• Experience with highly automated systems (PLC and MES)
• Very good understanding of GMP, as well as quality and safety awareness
• Timely and effective communication skills and a sense of urgency
• Flexibility, teamwork skills, decisiveness, and the ability to work independently in a complex environment
• Fluent German and English language skills

Nice-to-haves:

• 2-5 years of experience in biotechnological development, production, or quality assurance is advantageous.
• Experience with recipe creation using Siemens PCS7 and Unicorn method formulation is advantageous.

Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!

Application Submission Deadline: 16.02.2026