A Fortune 500 Swiss pharmaceutical company is recruiting Organic Chemistry PhD to work in China. The successful candidate will have the chance to receive training at their headquarter in Basel.



Position Title: Process R&D Scientist / Team Leader
Department: CHAD (Chemical & Analytical Development) China
Location: Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China

Keywords: Process R&D, API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) plant, pharmaceutical intermediate, organic synthesis


Company Introduction:
The XXXX Pharmaceuticals Division is a world leader in the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of prescription medicine. Its goal is to provide a broad portfolio of innovative, effective and safe products and services to patients through healthcare professionals around the world.

In 2004, the Pharmaceutical's business posted sales of USD 18.5 billion. Research & Development spending increased substantially and reached 18.8% of sales. Its current product portfolio includes more than 40 key marketed products, many of which are leaders in their respective therapeutical areas. The Development portfolio involves more than 75 projects - including potential new products as well as potential new indications or formulations for existing products - in various stages of clinical development.


CHAD (Chemical & Analytical Development) is a vital link in XXXX overall global development process linking R&D and productions. The key mission and tasks of CHAD are:

-design and develop novel syntheses
-solve synthetic problems with innovative chemistry and process technology
-optimize yields and stereoselectivity
-address ecological impact
-eliminate unsafe reagents/chemistry
-prepare drug substances



Qualifications:

1. PhD degree in Organic Chemistry (*must).
2. Native Chinese speaker with fluency in English (both oral and written).
3. Knowledge of drug regulatory (e.g. cGMP), safety and environmental regulations and guidelines would be an advantage.
4. Demonstrated scientific, technical and regulatory knowledge in section area.
5. Computer literacy (e.g. MS Word, MS-Project, document management systems) available and shown ability to quickly learn relevant tools.


*For application, please send resume to [email protected], [email protected].