Senior Chemist Development Drug Linker 80%-100% (m/w/d) — Lonza

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Senior Scientist Process Chemistry

Visp, Switzerland

The actual location of this position is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation support is available to eligible applicants and their families if needed.

Join our Process Chemistry team and contribute to the development and manufacture of innovative highly potent active ingredients for the next generation of therapies. In this exciting role, you will combine scientific excellence with practical implementation and support projects from process development through production.

This position is 100 % on-site in Visp. Close collaboration with research, production and technical functions enables you to accompany developments directly through to successful implementation in the production environment.

What awaits you

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture
• An inclusive and ethical work environment
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous benefits for lifestyle, family and leisure. Our complete list of local benefits can be found below:

The Commission has also proposed a number of measures to improve the quality of the service.

Your responsibilities

• Development, optimization and implementation of synthetic processes for highly potent active ingredients, particularly drug linkers.
• Preparation for and support of the technology transfer from the laboratory to the kilo labs and small-scale production.
• Leading manufacturing from laboratory to kilo scale, as well as providing technical support to production, depending on the respective project.
• Systematic investigation of chemical and process-related challenges, as well as the development of practical solutions in the event of deviations and production problems.
• Independent planning, execution and evaluation of development activities in close collaboration with the assigned laboratory technicians and the involved specialist departments.
• Presentation and discussion of project results with internal teams and customers, as well as technical exchange, including at conferences.

What we are looking for

• Completed PhD in chemistry with a focus on organic or synthetic chemistry.
• In-depth knowledge of organic synthesis; experience with purification procedures is an advantage.
• Ability to analyze complex scientific questions in a structured manner and develop pragmatic solutions.
• Independent, goal-oriented way of working, as well as willingness to take responsibility for projects and their successful implementation.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in a GMP environment or with highly potent substances is an advantage.
• Very good written and spoken English
• German language skills or willingness to learn German are welcome.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as enjoyment of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and customers.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our employees are our greatest strength. At more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion and integrity—reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, whether big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that is exactly what we would like you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from the most diverse backgrounds bring their unique perspectives. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are ready to turn our customers' groundbreaking ideas into practical therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now

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