Head Pharmaceutical and Analytical Development Job in Bern Switzerland
In this position you will be part of the Product Development department focusing on late stage development. The main duties are the development and validation of new analytical assays (release, IPC and characterization), an extensive product characterization, including studies related to the mode of action and analytical support for the process development and process characterization. Additionally the department supports the commercialized products with new analytical developments or analytical investigations. Finally all Extractables Leachables projects (commercial and development products) are coordinated and supported.
You will lead and manage a department including scientists (team leaders), scientific assistants and technicians and be responsible for the performance of the team and the on-time delivery of agreed results of the department. A strong interaction and alignment between different departments (QC, QA, RA, PD, PP) is crucial for the success of the department.
Your Profile:
- Microbiologist, Biochemist or (Analytical) Chemist, preferably holding a PhD.
- 7 to 10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, analytical department. 5 to 7 years experience as team/department leader.
- Extended knowledge of analytical techniques including instrumental analytics (e.g. LC, MS), molecular- and bio-analytics (e.g. PCR, ELISA, Lowry. TCID50) and cell-based assays (e.g. QPA).
- Profound knowledge of cGMP and regulatory guidelines including ICH guidelines.
- Team player and leader with excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of the requirement for the different clinical trial phases, basic knowledge of bio-technological production processes and pharmaceutical development activities.
If you are interested in this position and bring the required experiences and skills, please send your full application (CV in English, copies of your diploma, and reference letters) to Mrs Luise Kern ( luise.kern@kellyservices.ch ) or Kelly Scientific Resources, zH. Mrs Kern, Postfach 326, Clarastrasse 12, 4005 Basel.