Lead Architect (m/f/d)

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 Ilayda Öztürk via E-Mail at ilayda.oeztuerk@exyte.net.

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.