Senior Scientist R&D Coagulation Diagnostics (m/f/d)

About the job

unisite ag is a service provider in the field of Employer Branding & Talent Management. We provide consulting services to clients in the chemistry, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and life sciences industries.

Our client, Pentapharm AG, is a Swiss SME with a long-standing tradition as an innovative and reliable supplier of active ingredients for the personal care, pharmaceutical and haemostasis diagnostics industries.

On behalf of our client, we are currently looking for a:

Senior Scientist R&D Coagulation Diagnostics (m/f/d)

Location: Aesch, BL

Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist to join our R&D team and contribute to the development of coagulation diagnostic kits and reagents. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in driving scientific innovation, managing collaborative projects, and strengthening Pentapharm’s position as a leader in hemostasis diagnostics.

Tasks

• Design, develop, and optimize coagulation diagnostic assays and reagents
• Lead feasibility studies, verification, and validation activities in compliance with ISO 13485 and IVDR requirements
• Document all activities according to quality system procedures and design control standards
• Initiate and manage R&D collaborations with diagnostic and pharmaceutical partners, including aspects of intellectual property, project scope, and data ownership
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, and Compliance to ensure scientific and business alignment
• Publish scientific data and present company research at conferences and expert forums
• Contribute to innovation and patent applications to strengthen Pentapharm’s technology base
• Stay abreast of scientific and competitive developments in the coagulation diagnostics field

Qualification

• PhD in Biochemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or a related Life Science discipline
• Minimum 5–8 years of R&D experience in IVD or clinical diagnostics, ideally within coagulation
• Proven track record in assay development and design control under ISO 13485 or equivalent quality systems
• Experience in managing external R&D collaborations and familiarity with IP-related processes
• Strong scientific communication skills, with experience publishing or presenting at international meetings & events
• Strategic and innovative thinker with strong project management and teamwork capabilities
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); German is an advantage

Seize this opportunity to shape your future - we look forward to receiving your application!