Oculis

Oculis is a global biopharmaceutical company purposefully driven to save sight and improve eye care. We are driven by patients suffering from eye diseases to develop transformative innovations that have the potential to address remaining unmet medical needs in ophthalmology and enhance patients’ everyday lives. The team at Oculis has built and consistently advanced the company’s highly differentiated pipeline, including multiple product candidates which have the potential to transform eye care and improve vision for patients worldwide. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.oculis.com Oculis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of the aforementioned factors. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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Head of Laboratory

The Head of the Oculis Laboratory will be a transformational leader responsible for establishing a high-performing pharmaceutical development laboratory. Reporting to the CTO, this role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to drive innovation, scientific excellence, and operational efficiency in the early stages of technical development.

The successful candidate will lead the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, establish robust internal procedures and scientific governance, and cultivate a strong team culture that promotes ambition, scientific curiosity, and accountability. This role is ideal for a motivated, forward-thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and is eager to shape the infrastructure that supports the advancement of a diverse pipeline from early development to CMC.

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Leadership & Strategic Direction

Develop and drive the strategic roadmap for the formulation and analytical laboratory, aligning with the company’s goals, providing input to executive management
Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies and innovative tools to enhance laboratory capabilities and data quality.
Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Focused on the long-term success and strategy of aligned functions
Accountable for results which impact positively the entire Laboratory function and beyond

Infrastructure & Scientific Governance

Establish and maintain internal systems, SOPs, technical guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality scientific output across the team.
Define and enforce scientific standards and review practices to ensure robust and reproducible results.
Lead the development of internal documentation templates, training programs, and workflows to support compliance, knowledge sharing, and team development.

Team Leadership & Motivation

Inspire, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary team of scientists across formulation and analytical functions.
Set clear performance goals, provide regular feedback, and actively foster professional growth and cross-training within the team.
Create an ambitious and supportive team culture that encourages proactive problem-solving, ownership, and scientific excellence.
Responsible for resource planning.

Technical Oversight

Oversee the design and development of robust drug formulations for various dosage forms and their progression through preclinical and clinical development.
Lead analytical method development and transfer activities, ensuring compliance with ICH, USP/EP/JP, and global regulatory standards.
Ensure timely, high-quality data to support regulatory submissions (IND, IMPD, NDA, BLA, etc.).

Operational Excellence

Champion laboratory modernization, including evaluation and integration of automation, digital tools, and data management platforms.
Manage external partners and internal resources to ensure scientific and operational goals are met efficiently.
Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and other regulatory standards across all laboratory operations.

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Qualifications

Education:
Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
Experience:

10+ years of experience (including leadership) in pharmaceutical product development across formulation and analytical functions.
Proven track record of implementing new technologies and building scientific infrastructure in a regulated laboratory environment.
Extensive experience in method development/validation, and formulation development for small molecules and/or biologics.

Skills and Attributes:

Visionary mindset with a strong drive to build, innovate, and scale.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and lead scientific teams through change and growth.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with a focus on quality, compliance, and strategic alignment.
Partners with executive leadership team for the function to provide cohesive direction towards company objectives

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a critical function at a fast-growing biotech/pharma company with a bold vision. You will be instrumental in building a modern, agile laboratory infrastructure that delivers real scientific and therapeutic impact.

Auglýsing birt24. október 2025

Umsóknarfrestur28. nóvember 2025

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