Based in Visp, Switzerland, this role leads the assigned Process Development and/or MSAT chemists working on pipeline development and portfolio optimization of Drug Linker-Toxin products. The position ensures close alignment between the team and supported production facilities, collaborating with the ADS Portfolio Optimization and Pipeline Development organizations. This is a highly visible opportunity for a scientist seeking to combine technical expertise with people leadership, customer-facing scientific impact, and strategic contribution to a growing ADC manufacturing organization. This is a fully site-based role to support close, real-time collaboration and technical precision in manufacturing medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Tasks
- Lead, coordinate, execute, control, and monitor the performance of assigned Drug Linker-Toxin Process Development and/or MSAT chemists in line with agreed objectives and commitments.
- Support the responsible Drug Linker Organization Head, in alignment with the Lab Team Group Leader and lab production managers, in managing and allocating required chemist resources.
- Guide Development and/or MSAT chemists to enable efficient, robust transfer of Drug Linker-Toxin production processes into supported GMP manufacturing facilities.
- Drive the development and implementation of innovative technologies to increase capability, capacity, and efficiency within Drug Linker-Toxin operations.
- Act as a technical and scientific expert for Drug Linker-Toxin projects internally and externally, including creation of external scientific content to enhance reputation and visibility.
- Facilitate the exchange of best practices in Drug Linker-Toxin projects and containment technology across teams and functions.
- Lead all HR-related aspects for the assigned team and actively contribute to the scientific development of scientists in their areas of expertise.
- Ensure compliance with GMP and safety regulations throughout all activities.
- Support the Head of Drug Linker Organization in assigned initiatives and strategic duties.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; PhD in Organic Chemistry preferred.
- Approximately 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical process development, API development, clinical supply, or manufacturing sciences.
- Proven experience leading complex projects in a matrix organization within clinical supply, development, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of chemical process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing requirements.
- Good knowledge of Drug Linker-Toxin technology and understanding of safe work execution in containment assets.
- People management experience or strong motivation to develop into an expanded leadership role, including coaching and talent development.
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and delivering against performance targets.
- Fluent English language skills; German proficiency is a strong asset.
Benefits
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
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