On behalf of a leading international life sciences company, we are looking for an experienced R&D Scientist with strong expertise in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical development. The successful candidate will contribute to process optimization, formulation activities, and analytical support for innovative drug development projects, working within a GMP-regulated environment.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization, where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the successful transition of R&D projects from lab scale to manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, design, and execute laboratory experiments to support drug product and process development.
* Perform analytical testing and characterization of materials and formulations using common lab instrumentation (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography, particle characterization).
* Support process scale-up activities in collaboration with manufacturing teams.
* Contribute to documentation and reporting in line with GMP and regulatory requirements.
* Provide scientific expertise for troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and technology transfer.
* Mentor and support junior colleagues when needed.
Your Background:
* Master’s degree or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.
* At least 5 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical R&D, ideally in process or formulation development.
* Solid understanding of GMP regulations and their application in an R&D or manufacturing setting.
* Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical methods relevant to pharmaceutical development.
* Strong problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
* Fluency in Italian (mandatory) and strong proficiency in English are required.
Your Application:
Please apply online. For further information about the position, feel free to contact your Gi Branch Manager Mélody Dujardin at melody.dujardin@gigroup.com or +41 76 394 04 36.
Gi Life Science is part of Gi Group Holding, a global ecosystem of HR services and consulting that supports the development of the labour market and helps to change people's lives in 37 countries around the world. In Switzerland, we operate with the brands Gi Life Sciences, Gi Group, Grafton, and Bautech Personal. We are active in temporary, permanent, and professional staffing, as well as in a variety of complementary HR services. With a direct presence in 40 locations across Switzerland and over 200 employees, we are one of the leading staffing companies in the Swiss recruitment market. Gi Life Sciences specializes in temporary and permanent staffing in the life sciences sector and is a valuable partner for many other HR solutions. We believe in experts talking to experts: all our professionals are certified in the scientific sector, meaning they can understand your needs and support you comprehensively.
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