The role leads drug product technical development activities for late-phase oral drug product programs, ensuring scientific excellence and alignment with project objectives.

Your tasks

Represent drug product project teams within development sub-teams, providing technical leadership
Develop robust drug product project strategies including risk assessments and contingency planning
Assess, consolidate and negotiate project resources, timelines and costs, leading the budgeting process
Ensure adherence to project review processes and relevant governance boards
Manage cross-functional project interactions and oversee high-quality development documentation for submissions
Apply science-based approaches such as quality-by-design and modelling to support development decisions
Lead, coach and support project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance

What you bring

Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Powder Process Engineering or a related scientific field
PhD or equivalent experience valued
Minimum 5+ years of relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical formulation development
Solid understanding of Quality by Design (QbD) and regulatory guidelines (ICH Q8, Q9, Q10)
Strong knowledge of relevant GLP and GMP regulations and policies
Excellent leadership, scientific, project management and presentation skills

Conditions

Workload: 100 %
Work model: On site
Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

Onsite role in Basel
Flexible and hybrid working options where possible

Technologies

Quality by Design (QbD)
GLP
GMP

How to apply

You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.

Drug Product Project Leader - Oral Drug Product Development