Analytical Chemistry Team Leader

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. 

For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. 

FMC is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemistry Team Leader to join our Global R&D Technology team in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. In this role, you will lead a team of analytical scientists, establish and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory, and drive the development and validation of analytical methods that support the characterization of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical leadership, laboratory management, and cross-functional collaboration within a global innovation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of analytical scientists, ensuring high-quality delivery of analytical activities in compliance with GLP principles.
• Establish and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory, including laboratory workflows, SOPs, training programs, and operational excellence.
• Lead analytical method development, validation, and implementation for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Prepare for and coordinate regulatory inspections, ensuring compliance with GLP and relevant industry standards.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, budgeting, and resource management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product development, technical investigations, and problem-solving activities.
• Review and approve technical reports, protocols, and laboratory documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing new analytical technologies and best practices while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or MSc with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing scientific teams.
• Strong expertise in analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and spectroscopy.
• Proven experience with analytical method development and validation in a regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Industry experience in small-molecule agrochemicals and/or pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data analysis software.
• Experience managing external partners, including CROs and CDMOs.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is an advantage.