Senior Associate in Drug Delivery and Preformulation Sciences, pCMC (1-year Temporary, Basel)

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The Position

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicine. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

This position is located in preclinical Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (pCMC), a department within the Small Molecule Research organization in pRED Therapeutic Modalities (TMo). We pave the path to bring drug candidates from early research into development in a diverse, ambitious and innovative environment. We collaborate actively with our discovery and development partners' functions providing cutting-edge technologies and scientific excellence to transform molecules into future medicines.  We are CMC experts and build our strength on a broad diversity of technical expertise in chemistry, formulation design, material science and analytical chemistry, delivering and innovating in the space of small molecules, peptides and nucleic acid-based medicines.

The Opportunity

We are offering a unique opportunity to join our team in the Roche Innovation Center Basel as Senior Associate in  the Preformulation and drug delivery team  dedicated to assess the developability of drug candidates, develop preclinical formulations to advance our portfolio through successful development of viable molecules into medicines.

• As a (pre-)formulation associate, you work with the preformulation project leader to plan and execute lab experiments for physico-chemical characterization of drug molecules, assessing their potential as medicines. 

• You develop formulation concepts for pre-clinical studies across various administration routes in alignment with the respective scientist and perform formulation supplies and their analytical assessments independently.    

• As a lab owner you are responsible for keeping the respective equipment operational, you organize maintenance services and follow all Roche guidelines and principles regarding Safety, Health and Environment.

• You use state of the art digital laboratory tools like electronic laboratory notebook and centralized data storage and contribute to the advancement and implementation of innovative digital solutions and automation workflows to enhance our operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Who You are

We are seeking a committed individual who brings:

• A successful apprenticeship, bachelor or master in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biopharmaceutics or similar field.

•  Experience in  Pharmaceutical Industry or in related fields is an advantage.

• You have a sound understanding of the drug development process and expertise in designing, developing, and analyzing (preclinical) formulations using key scientific methods.

• Creative thinking: You are curious and passionate about scientific and technical innovation. You can quickly learn and adapt your thinking to complex and evolving environments.

• Operating in self-organized, agile teams within a flat hierarchy, you plan and execute tasks independently, join initiatives proactively, and collaborate inclusively across departments and global functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. German skills are an advantage

Ready to take the next step in your career? We're excited to see what you'll bring to the team. Apply now and upload your CV and degree certificates to get started.

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.