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Lead Architect (m/f/d)

  • Basel, Basel, Schweiz

About the role

Discover your exciting role

We are offering you a position as Lead Architect with long-term career prospects in our architecture department.

The role focuses on laboratory and production buildings for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries in Switzerland, with a strong emphasis on architectural excellence.

Your responsibilities will cover all tasks within service phases 1 to 5, in accordance with SIA standards.

Explore Your Tasks And Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire architectural teams
  • Manage complex building projects of all scales throughout all planning and execution phases
  • Act as a role model and mentor for younger architects
  • Represent the architectural discipline in highly interdisciplinary and complex projects
  • Develop and strengthen your expertise in pharmaceutical and biotech facility design
  • Work within a highly professional and globally operating organization
  • Shape some of the world's most advanced pharmaceutical facilities and help improve the lives of patients around the world

Show Your Expertise

  • Master’s degree in Architecture with approximately 10 years of professional experience, ideally within the Swiss architectural, engineering, or planning environment
  • Proven experience in the design and delivery of facilities for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries is a strong asset
  • Ability to translate complex project requirements into compelling architectural concepts and communicate them effectively throughout all project phases
  • In-depth knowledge of Swiss standards, regulations, and approval processes
  • Fluency in German and a strong command of English; French is considered an advantage
  • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a passion for interdisciplinary project work
  • Willingness to travel within Switzerland for project-related assignments
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to understand client perspectives, anticipate needs, and build trust through expertise and empathy
  • Charismatic personality with a passion for architecture, the confidence to lead projects, and the ability to develop long-term client relationships

Contact

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Delia Weber via E-Mail at [email omitted].

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

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English: required
• Fluency in German and a strong command of English
German: required
• Fluency in German and a strong command of English
French: unclear
French is considered an advantage

Workload: unclear from the available text

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