Senior Chemist R&D — Siegfried
- Location
- Evionnaz
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 11 days ago
Role overview
Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents.
As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive.
Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment.
- Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents.
- As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical manufacturing processes.
- PhD or MSc in Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- Significant experience (5+ years) in pharmaceutical process development, ideally within a CDMO or GMP manufacturing environment.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical manufacturing processes.
- Supporting process scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase process robustness, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
- Applying Quality by Design (QbD), Design of Experiments (DoE), Process Analytical Technology (PAT), and scientific data analysis to accelerate process understanding.
- Acting as the technical lead for customer projects, providing scientific expertise during client meetings and technical discussions.
- Collaborating closely with Process Research, Analytical Development, Production, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and HSE.
- Preparing technical documentation including development reports, risk assessments, technology transfer packages, and regulatory support documents.
- Identifying innovative technologies and new scientific approaches to strengthen process development capabilities.
Key requirements
- PhD or MSc in Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- Significant experience (5+ years) in pharmaceutical process development, ideally within a CDMO or GMP manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, process optimization, and scale-up.
- Good knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE), Quality by Design ( QbD ), Process Analytical Technology (PAT), and statistical data analysis.
- Experience supporting technology transfer from laboratory to pilot or commercial manufacturing.
- Solid understanding of GMP requirements and ICH guidelines.
- Excellent problem-solving and scientific reasoning skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, including customer interactions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high scientific standards.
- Fluency in English and French . Your Benefits: Free on-site parking
- Health insurance: up to 10% discount on supplementary health insurance through our partner providers
- Generous and flexible employee share purchase plan
What the company offers
- REKA checks: employees benefit from a 20% discount on REKA holiday checks Attractive company pension plan
Company and context
- Mentoring junior scientists and sharing technical knowledge across the organization.
- Contributing to the strategic development of Process Development through innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof.
- This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Siegfried is a leading CDMO (Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization) headquartered in Zofingen, Switzerland.
- The company operates manufacturing sites in Evionnaz (Valais), Zofingen (Aargau), and Schlieren (Zurich).
Additional details
- Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.
- Fluency in English and French . Free on-site parking
- REKA checks: employees benefit from a 20% discount on REKA holiday checks Attractive company pension plan
Notes and original content
- Your Profile:
- Fluency in English and French .
- Your Benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- REKA checks: employees benefit from a 20% discount on REKA holiday checks
- Attractive company pension plan
Questions about this listing
What salary does Siegfried offer for this role?
Siegfried lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Evionnaz. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Siegfried offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Siegfried during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Siegfried?
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