Associate Principal Scientist - Bioanalytical Expert 80-100% (f/m/d)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful DP focused branch located in Basel, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities! Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment. Are you ready for your next challenge? Apply now and join this outstanding team as Associate Principal Scientist - Bioanalytical Expert !

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What You’ll Do:

As an Associate Principal Scientist – Bioanalytical Expert, you’ll contribute your expertise to support analytical development and quality control for biopharmaceuticals. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide scientific input to ensure the success of our projects and you are responsible to lead and manage pharmaceutical development projects of drug entities within QCBA from various customers and in different clinical development phases up to market authorization readiness. 

• Provide scientific oversight and technical guidance for bioanalytical methods

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in internal and external meetings and as a single point of contact for project related QCBA topics within the project team

• Accountable for the successful delivery of QC work packages for assigned projects. This includes on-time close out/authorization and provision of required analytical testing results, documents and reports (e.g. transfer, validation, batch release, stability), LIMS specifications, lead of change requests, CAPAs,  deviations and OOX events

•  Maintains up-to-date knowledge  of analytical method capabilities for assigned projects to support the definition of potential Critical Quality Attributes and the analytical control strategy

• Review and approve GMP documentation in line with regulatory expectations

• Support project teams with analytical strategy and risk assessment

• Leads operational optimization and process improvement initiatives with the support of a Group Head as required, e.g. by contributing to the evolution of the Drug Product QC development strategy

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual who brings deep scientific knowledge and a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• PhD or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field (PhD preferred)

• Extensive experience in bioanalytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (ICH, cGMP, GDP)

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Proven ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment

• Experience working in cross-functional teams and engaging with external stakeholders

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Spread across 30+ sites and five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity shape what we achieve and how we achieve it. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.