Scientific Director
OctapharmaSchwyz, Switzerland
Posted January 28, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines.
Job Description
We are seeking a Scientific Director to provide high-level scientific and strategic leadership across global clinical development activities. The role contributes to long-term portfolio strategy, guides evidence-generation planning, and supports key decisions that shape product development.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Medicine (MD), Pharmacy, Life Sciences or related field; a PhD or medical-scientific specialization is an asset.
- Extensive experience in clinical development strategy, including early-phase and late-phase product development.
- Proven track record in leading global clinical programs, shaping clinical development plans, and influencing portfolio strategy.
- Strong expertise in regulatory frameworks (ICH, GCP, EMA, FDA), including hands-on experience with regulatory submissions (IND, IMPD, CTD modules).
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level scientific leadership, guiding evidence generation, study design decisions, target product profile development, and benefit-risk assessments.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical capability, scientific judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Proven experience managing budgets, cost centers, and resource allocation at the departmental level.
- Ability to represent the organization in regulatory meetings, scientific conferences, advisory boards, and other senior-level external interactions
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
- Market-related salary and benefits package
