Hybrid Section Leader, Analytical Development and QC Drug Product chez Roche

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Pharma Technical Development Biologics Europe brings game-changing therapies from clinical phase I into the market to serve every patient, every day. Our core business is to develop safe, innovative and effective biotech drugs using cutting-edge technologies for manufacturing process (Drug Substance and Drug Product), clinical supply, analytics, formulation, device and packaging. Our daily work includes authoring of regulatory documents and the transfer of development projects to the commercial organization.

We are striving for a caring and sensing network organization, which lives a culture of trust and collaboration. Our people drive innovation through their expertise, passion and "getting it done" mentality. The benefit for the patient is in the center of our thoughts and efforts.

The department 'Analytical Development and Quality Control' is responsible for analytical method development, validation and quality control testing for biopharmaceuticals from pre-IND stage (Investigational New Drug application) to BLA (Biologics License Application) and launch.
We are seeking an experienced people leader with a strong analytical development and quality background. You will be a part of a high performing, collaborative function with an open and inclusive culture.

The Opportunity

• Direct technical and personnel management of the subordinate chapter with approx. 8 direct reports ensuring people development, training, compliance, workload organisation and recruitment and supporting personnel to continuously improve productivity.

• Ensuring efficient project or "time to market" - oriented analytical support for development products and licensed products of biotechnological origin

• Leading and/or assisting in the development and implementation of departmental strategies and goals

• Providing support and advice on technical questions related to analytical development and QC, budget planning, investments, and resource allocation.

• Collaborating closely with other departments, locations, and project teams, such as the product manufacturers, the registration, QA and the analytical partners (preclinic, IPC, analytics, commercial products, etc.)

Who you are

• You bring a PhD in Analytics, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or similar scientific qualification and have at least 8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in a GMP environment, and/or pharmaceutical development of biotherapeutics across the value chain

• You possess excellent leadership skills and proven track record in people management and collaboration

• You have a passion for developing people and continuous improvement of processes

• Experience in development of new technologies and methods for biophysical/biochemical analysis and characterization of proteins is desirable

• GMP background prefferable 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, German is a plus

• Self-motivated, proactive, responsible, result-oriented and an excellent team player

• Strong digital affinity is an advantage

Roche is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients.

Are you ready to apply? We want someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be an outstanding opportunity to craft the future of Roche.

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.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.