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The Position

Temporary 2 year contract

The Opportunity

As a Process Chemist within PTDC-S: DS Clinical & Commercial Supply, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between innovative chemical research and life-saving commercial production. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver synthetic molecules to patients globally.

• Drive Process Scale-up: Lead the development and scale-up of laboratory processes to Pilot Plant operations, ensuring the successful production of multi-kilogram quantities of chemical intermediates and active ingredients.

• Execute Technical Transfers: Act as the lead Process Step Chemist for the seamless transfer of manufacturing processes from chemical development to large-scale chemical production facilities.

• Ensure Launch Excellence: Oversee initial launch productions and process validations, playing a key role in the successful filing and regulatory submission of new medicinal products.

• Uphold Quality & Compliance: Maintain rigorous cGMP standards and safety regulations, creating all necessary production documentation and risk assessments to ensure the highest ingredient quality.

• Champion Safety & SHE Standards: Collect and analyze safety data for comprehensive risk assessments, ensuring strict adherence to Roche’s health, safety, and environmental protection policies.

• Foster Innovation: Identify and implement technical innovations and process improvements to modernize plant infrastructure and enhance manufacturing efficiency.

• Lead Interdisciplinary Projects: Represent your discipline in international, cross-functional project teams, managing entrusted projects and providing expert guidance in specialized technology areas.

• Facilitate Knowledge Management: Collaborate closely with chemical development and global manufacturing sites to ensure effective knowledge transfer and long-term sustainability of production processes.

Who you are

We are looking for a dedicated scientist who thrives at the intersection of chemistry and engineering, possessing the technical rigor and collaborative spirit required for complex pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Advanced Scientific Background: You hold a PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry, with a strong focus on organic chemistry or a related technical specialization.

• Proven Industry Experience: You bring at least 3–5 years of professional experience in chemical development or production within a pharmaceutical or fine chemical environment.

• Scale-up Expert: You possess solid knowledge of the operational requirements needed to safely transition laboratory processes into large-scale pilot or commercial operations.

• Digital & Analytical Proficiency: You demonstrate expertise in digital technologies, including data analysis software, data mining, and digital tools for process control or modeling.

• Problem-Solver & Experimenter: You have a natural enthusiasm for technology and a proven talent for solving complex process engineering and organizational challenges.

• Collaborative Communicator: You are a strong team player with high assertiveness and the ability to influence others in a matrix or line function.

• Fluent & Compliant: You possess very good German and English language skills, coupled with a deep understanding of GMP requirements and their practical application in daily operations.

Ready to bring your unique qualities to Roche and make an impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 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.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.