Job opportunity

Lead Architect / Lead Architectess

Exyte Switzerland AG Zürich August 16, 2026

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

Would you like to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application! Apply online using the form below.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Ilayda Öztürk via email at ilayda.oeztuerk@exyte.net.

Contact Details

Ilayda Öztürk
Tel.: +41 79 554 40 34
Email: ilayda.oeztuerk@exyte.net

Company Information

Exyte Switzerland AG
Lichtstrasse 35, WSJ-210
4056 Basel, Switzerland
Website: www.exyte.net

Job Category

Architect

Location

Zurich

Date

10 August

Employment Type

Full-time

Reference Number

24367

Work locationZürich, Switzerland

Application Form

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