Head of Process Development (80-100%) — Molecular Partners
- Location
- Schlieren
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 37 days ago
Role overview
General information Reference 2026-178 Information about Molecular Partners AG Founded in 2004 by a group of PhD students as a spin-off from the University of Zurich, Molecular Partners AG is a thriving and steadily growing clinical stage biotech company located in Zurich-Schlieren (Switzerland) with 160 highly qualified employees.
In order to advance modern medicine and significantly improve the management of serious diseases, we have developed and successfully established a powerful new class of potent, specific and versatile small protein therapies, called DARPin therapeutics.
The continuous development of a broad portfolio of therapeutic product candidates in oncology, radio-ligand therapy and ophthalmology based on the company’s proprietary DARPin platform allowed a successful listing of the company on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq (ticker: MOLN).
- General information Reference 2026-178 Information about Molecular Partners AG Founded in 2004 by a group of PhD students as a spin-off from the University of Zurich, Molecular Partners AG is a thriving and steadily growing clinical stage biotech company located in Zurich-Schlieren (Switzerland) with 160 highly qualified employees.
- In order to advance modern medicine and significantly improve the management of serious diseases, we have developed and successfully established a powerful new class of potent, specific and versatile small protein therapies, called DARPin therapeutics.
Application process
- We only accept online applications.
- Position location Job location Switzerland, Zürich, Schlieren Preferred head hunter clause Please note Molecular Partners AG operates a list of preferred recruitment partners.
- Molecular Partners AG, Wagistrasse 14, CH-8952 Zurich-Schlieren, Switzerland. www.molecularpartners.com
Contacts
- For those partners who have no valid, signed agreement in place with Molecular Partners AG, all unsolicited resumes, CVs, anonymous profiles, or any other candidate details submitted through our website or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Molecular Partners AG (including any of its subsidiaries, affiliates or related companies) are not subject to payment of any form of introduction, placement or referral fees.
Company and context
- Position description Position title Head of Process Development (80-100%) Job description To strengthen our CMC organization and support the advancement of our growing pipeline, we are seeking an experienced Head of Process Development (Director).
- In this leadership role, you will be responsible for defining and driving end-to-end process development strategies across upstream (USP) and downstream (DSP) for DARPin therapeutics.
- You will lead internal teams and collaborate closely with external CDMOs to ensure the development of robust, scalable and compliant manufacturing processes from early development through GMP production.
- You will oversee technology transfers, GMP manufacturing activities, and contribute to regulatory submissions, while ensuring high-quality material supply for preclinical and clinical studies.
- Requirements For this dynamic and highly strategic role, we are seeking a seasoned professional with the following qualifications and competencies:
- PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field;
- Extensive experience in biologics process development, covering downstream processing and ideally upstream processing;
- Deep expertise in protein purification, process development, and scale-up;
- Proven experience in technology transfer to CDMOs and oversight of GMP manufacturing campaigns;
- Strong experience working in a GMP-regulated environment, including batch record review, deviations and change control;
Additional details
- Proven leadership experience in building and leading high-performing teams within matrix (e.g. CMC team) and line management structures;
Notes and original content
- Proven leadership experience in building and leading high-performing teams within matrix (e.g.
- CMC team) and line management structures;
