Senior/Principal Formulation Scientist R&D (m/f/w)

Your tasks

• Develop and optimize innovative formulations for parenteral nutrition solutions, considering stability, bioavailability, and regulatory requirements
• Lead scientific projects to improve existing products and evaluate new ingredient combinations for clinical nutrition
• Develop and implement new technologies and manufacturing processes to enhance product safety and performance
• Subject matter expert throughout all project phases (concept to regulatory phase)
• Set up formulation and manufacturing process design using QbD principles
• Plan, conduct, and analyze experimental studies on the (physico)chemical stability and compatibility of parenteral nutrition solutions
• Ensure timely execution of studies in accordance with the development strategy and timelines
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams consisting of analytical experts, regulatory affairs, production etc.
• Assess scientific literature, new trends, and innovations in the field of parenteral nutrition
• Prepare and review scientific reports, presentations, and regulatory documents
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to scientific staff and laboratory personnel
• Support strategic planning of R&D initiatives and identify new business opportunities in parenteral nutrition

Our expectations

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Several years of experience in research and development of parenteral nutrition solutions or related pharmaceutical formulations
• Strong knowledge in pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical production processes, colloidal chemistry, lipid sciences, and/or stability testing
• Experience with quality standards (e.g. (c)GMP, ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements (e.g. ICH) for parenteral products
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as experience in design of experiments (DoE) and data analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in German and/or English
• Team-oriented, structured, and solution-driven working style

We offer

• An interesting and varied job in an internationally operating company
• Training opportunities and personal development within the company
• Career opportunities in a top international company in the pharmaceutical industry
• Attractive, performance-related remuneration (gross annual salary € 63.000,-; willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and professional experience)