Senior Principal Scientist Extractables

vor 14 Stunden


Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz Lonza Vollzeit

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

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful DP focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Senior Principal Scientist position.

What you will get:

  • An agile career and a dynamic work culture

  • An inclusive and ethical workplace

  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

  • You will perform extractables / leachables (EL) and elemental impurities (EI) assessments according to Lonza procedures and best scientific practices

  • Act as Lonza's global EL/EI subject matter expert (SME) and ensure regulatory compliance of the global EL/EI strategies

  • Supervise and manage EL/EI laboratory studies (HS-GC-MS, GC-MS, LC-UV-MS) and other hyphenated analytical methodologies) to support DPS projects and external services

  • Lead and manage a team of scientists, ensuring effective resource use, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance

  • Drive innovation and technical strategy projects, contribute to publications, and evaluate new technologies

  • Support department initiatives and maintain cGMP qualification and documentation standards

  • Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

  • Proven expertise in analytical methodologies, such as trace analysis

  • Working knowledge of extractables/leachables (technical and regulatory); track record of regulatory submissions is an asset

  • People Management experience and strong supervisory skills

  • Strong reporting and scientific skills with ability to interpret complex data

  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across 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 reflect who we are and how we work together. 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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.



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