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---base:meta-keywords:meta-viewport: width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0title: Lead Chemical Process R&D Scientist--- Lead Chemical Process R\&D Scientist====================================Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long\-term client, F. \-La AG in Basel, we are looking for a**Lead Chemical Process R\&D Scientist**========================================**Background:**In this function you will lead chemical process R\&D activities to deliver safe, scalable, efficient and sustainable processes as well as drug substance material for projects in clinical development, with a focus on late stage development, leveraging internal and external CDMO capabilities.**Tasks \& Responsibilities:*** Lead Internal \& External Chemical Process R\&D activities: Direct chemical process research and development work, managing an internal team of 1–5 process chemists and/or leading external activities at contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs)* Oversee end\-to\-end process chemistry workflows, including synthetic route scouting, process optimization, scale\-up, and support for supply activities.* Coordinate Cross\-Functional Delivery: Synchronize internal laboratory efforts with CDMO timelines to guarantee the timely, safe, and cost\-effective production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates* Ensure Quality \& Compliance: Deliver the target compounds following internal quality processes and according to specifications, safety standards and sustainability objectives.**Must Haves:*** PhD or Postdoctoral background in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.* 5\+ years of hands\-on experience in pharmaceutical chemical process R\&D, with demonstrated expertise in late\-stage process development and scale\-up.* Leadership \& Project Management: Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and driving project deliverables within internal process chemistry teams.* CDMO Management: Direct experience managing external chemical development, technology transfers, and manufacturing activities at CDMOs.* Technical \& Software Proficiency: High proficiency with standard office applications alongside core chemistry tools, including chemical drawing tools, literature/patent search engines, Design of Experiments (DoE) applications, analytical software, and project planning platforms. Proficiency in the use of kinetic modeling or scale\-up simulation software is a plus.* Professional fluency in spoken and written English is required**Nice to Have:*** Familiarity or prior experience working within Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environments is an advantage, though not strictly required.* Professional working proficiency or fluency in is a plus.**What you will be offered:*** An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies* Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas* Central location in Basel* Varied job profile* Further training opportunities through temptraining* Working in a dynamic and motivated teamIf you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms .Basel\-Stadt Research GMP Synthetic Organic Chemistry R\&D CDMO DoE Scientist![Elan Personal AG]()* Elan Personal AG 4051 Basel*jidb6c5488jm jit1042jm jiy26jm