Senior Scientist in Process Chemistry & Catalysis

The role of Senior Scientist in Process Chemistry & Catalysis at Roche involves driving innovation in chemical reaction development. Roche is a global healthcare company dedicated to advancing science and ensuring access to healthcare. The company focuses on preventing, stopping, and curing diseases, with a strong emphasis on personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections within its workforce. The main day-to-day responsibilities include designing and optimizing catalytic reactions for scalable, safe, and cost-effective processes. This involves engineering catalyst structures to enhance process performance, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations, and documenting scientific data. The role also requires engaging with internal stakeholders and external collaborators, authoring scientific reports, and supporting the training of associate scientists and interns. To qualify for this position, candidates must have a PhD in organometallic chemistry or homogeneous catalysis, complemented by a Postdoc and at least 5 years of chemical process R&D experience in the pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry. A proven track record in transition metal catalysis, catalyst synthesis, and scaling up catalytic processes is essential. Strong organizational skills, fluency in English, and a working knowledge of German are also required. Nice-to-have skills include experience with computational tools such as retrosynthetic prediction and AI optimization, as well as knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) and reaction kinetics. The role is based in a collaborative environment within the Process Chemistry & Catalysis team, which is part of the Small Molecules Technical Development group. This team works closely with partners in research and commercial manufacturing, offering opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions to the development of drug substances. What the role asks for: - PhD in organometallic chemistry or homogeneous catalysis - Postdoc - 5 years of chemical process R&D experience in the pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry - Proven track record in transition metal catalysis - Proven track record in catalyst synthesis and characterization - Proven track record in scaling up catalytic processes - Strong organizational skills - Fluency in English - Working knowledge of German - Nice-to-have: experience with computational tools (retrosynthetic prediction, AI optimization) - Nice-to-have: knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) and reaction kinetics