(Sr.) Scientist, Development (Parenteral Drug Product)

<p>At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.</p><h3></h3><p></p><h3>The Position</h3><p><span>As a Senior Scientist in Pharmaceutical Development, you will join the &#34;Pharmaceutical Development&#34; department within Pharma Technical Development (PTD) in Basel, Switzerland. Our department is responsible for the end-to-end development of parenteral drug products—including both synthetic molecules and biologics—from Phase 1 through to market launch. Our activities encompass formulation and manufacturing process development for all clinical stages, the transfer of products and processes to commercial manufacturing sites, commercial product support, and line extension development.</span></p><p></p><p><span>In this position, you will serve as an expert in the development and launch of parenteral formulations (e.g., biologics, peptides, and small molecules). You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our life-saving treatments move successfully from the lab to the patient.</span></p><p></p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p><span>To thrive in this role, you will take on several key responsibilities within our global CMC teams:</span></p><ul><li><p>Lead pharmaceutical development<span> of parenteral formulations for clinical development, market launch, and subsequent line extensions.</span></p></li><li><p>Develop robust manufacturing processes<span> for parenteral liquid and lyophilized formulations, including scale-up, process characterization, validation, and transfer to global commercial sites.</span></p></li><li><p>Serve as a Pharmaceutical Project Leader<span> within global CMC teams and act as a functional representative in cross-functional teams and international committees.</span></p></li><li><p>Author and provide critical input<span> for global regulatory submissions across Phases 1-3 and for market applications such as BLA, MAA, and NDA.</span></p></li><li><p>Evaluate program and submission risks<span> specifically from a drug product formulation and manufacturing standpoint.</span></p></li><li><p>Collaborate across functions<span> to ensure the successful transfer of products and processes to commercial manufacturing environments.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><h3>Who You Are</h3><p><span>We are looking for a collaborative expert with a strategic mindset and a deep technical background in pharmaceutical development:</span></p><ul><li><p>Educational Background:<span> You hold a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, or a related field.</span></p></li><li><p>Industry Experience:<span> You bring a minimum of 6 years of professional industry experience, including at least 2 years specifically focused on formulation and process development for parenteral dosage forms.</span></p></li><li><p>Regulatory Expertise:<span> You have proven experience authoring Drug Product (DP) sections for BLA and/or NDA submissions for parenteral molecules.</span></p></li><li><p>Communication &amp; Collaboration:<span> You possess excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities, characterized by &#34;end-to-end&#34; and global thinking.</span></p></li><li><p>Technical Plus:<span> Experience in drug delivery systems and associated analytical techniques is considered a strong advantage.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p></p><h3>Who we are</h3><p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br />Let’s build a healthier future, together.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></p>