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The Position

Pharma Technical Development (PTD) is a global team of over 2,000 experts focused on developing innovative medicines to address patients' needs.

Within PTD, Synthetic Molecules Technical Development (PTDC) specializes in drug substance, drug product, and analytical sciences. PTDC is instrumental in advancing the synthetic molecules pipeline, supporting research, early development, and clinical trials through technical innovation and collaboration.

This opportunity lies within analytical development for synthetic molecules, where cutting-edge techniques like high-performance liquid chromatography, gas/ion chromatography, and mass spectrometry are employed to develop efficient and robust analytical methods. The goal is to ensure the release of clinical trial products and their eventual commercial supply through a strong control strategy.

Take the lead in pioneering innovative analytical techniques while contributing to the successful delivery of clinical and commercial therapies—apply now and help shape the future of healthcare!

The opportunity

• Develop and refine robust analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS, KF) for the quality assessment of starting materials, intermediates, and active substances

• Plan and execute thorough experiments—including reaction monitoring and method development

• Work closely with process development scientists and cross-functional partners to coordinate analytical activities and sample management

• Close collaboration with QC unit to allow a smooth transfer of developed analytical methods

• Produce high-quality documentation, including analytical procedures and reports, that serve as the basis for method validation and regulatory filings.

• Leverage an innovative mindset and digital tools to continuously improve analytical workflows in a fast-paced, evolving research environment.

Who you are

• You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, or have completed a vocational scientific apprenticeship with min. 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

• You have significant hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, KF, MS) and a strong background in method development.

• You demonstrate a high-quality scientific writing style and the ability to summarize and present results of complex experiments.

• You maintain a strong quality mindset with an uncompromising attention to detail, even when working in a non-GMP development setting.

• You are proactive, self-motivated, and able to adapt quickly to new tools and processes in a dynamic team environment.

• You have an excellent command of English (German proficiency is a plus) and thrive in collaborative, team-oriented settings.

• Knowledge of GxP requirements and method validation is a plus.

Does that sound like your future? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

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.