Associate Scientist in Pharmaceutical Development (Fixed- term for 1 year in Basel)

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The Position

Roche is leading the industry with respect to the investment in R&D. We drive one of the largest and most promising pipelines.

Pharma Technical Development (PTD) engages with all R&D engines within the Roche group and supports more than 100 development projects with CMC (Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls) activities.

Pharma Technical Development (PTD) brings game-changing therapies from clinical phase I into the market to serve every patient every day. Our core business is to develop safe innovative and effective drugs using cutting edge technologies for manufacturing processes (Drug Substance and Drug Product) clinical supply formulation device packaging and analytical development. Our daily work also includes compiling of regulatory documents and the transfer of development projects to commercial manufacturing.

We are striving for a caring and sensing network organization which lives a culture of trust and collaboration. Our smart people drive innovation through their expertise passion and getting it done mentality. The benefit for the patient is in the center of our thoughts and efforts. To achieve this goal we have embraced new ways of working and thinking.

The department of Pharmaceutical Development is responsible for the development of parenteral drug products from Phase 1 up to Launch. Activities encompass formulation and manufacturing process development for parenteral drug products for all clinical stages and the market the transfer of product and process to commercial manufacturing sites commercial product support line extension development and drug product supplies for pre-clinical studies.

As an Associate Scientist within Pharmaceutical Development you are responsible for laboratory studies related to drug product formulation and process development for parenteral dosage forms including large biological molecules small synthetic molecules and gene therapy.

The Opportunity

• Plan and coordinate lab work packages with support from the Pharmaceutical Project Leader (PPL) and peers
• Write study protocols and reports
• Execute hands-on laboratory studies related to parenteral drug product formulation and process development (Ph0 to Ph3) identify support needs prioritize tasks and consider flexibility in execution
• Independently analyze interpret and present results
• Plan timing instrument use analytical methods materials and sample logistics for studies ensuring robust and timely sample flow and storage.
• High quality standard from study planning execution and data handling ensuring proper documentation data integrity and adherence to ALCOA (Attributable Legible Contemporaneous Original Accurate ) and FAIR (Findable Accessible Interoperable and Reusable) data principles.
• The position is limited to 1 year. Extension might be possible.

Who You Are

• Completed apprenticeship as a chemical/biological laboratory technician; Chemical-Technical Assistant (CTA) or Biological-Technical Assistant (BTA) or related fields
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratory
• A high degree of self-motivation curiosity and high aspiration in terms of quality is required
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a deep commitment to working in a delivery oriented environment
• Strong team player attitude
• Strong interest to embrace new ways of working and to act as change agent
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is a must. German language skills are a plus.
  

Ready to take the next step in your career Were excited to see what youll bring to the team. Apply now and upload your CV and degree certificates to get started.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.