Senior Research Scientist

<p>We are one of the leading complex drug delivery and formulation developers, using our key in-house technologies to support improved patient compliance. We service a broad partner network of over <strong>250 customers</strong> in over <strong>90 countries</strong> throughout Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Asia, Australia and Southern Africa.</p> <p>Our portfolio consists of over <strong>100 products</strong>, and today we are working on one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines in Long Acting Injectables, Sustained Release formulations and Preservative Free Ophthalmics, produced in our in-house US-FDA and EU-approved facilities.</p> <p>We proudly employ more than <strong>1,300 people</strong> from over <strong>22 different nationalities</strong> across <strong>9 locations</strong>. We welcome the opportunity to expand our collaboration with existing partners as well as to establish new partnerships, while remaining committed to our vision <strong>“to make a difference in people’s lives”</strong> through our everyday activities and our products.</p> <p>Due to continuous growth and expansion, <strong>Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals</strong> offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a <strong>Senior Research Scientist</strong> for the <strong>Analytical Development/Finished Dosage Forms</strong> department in our <strong>Metamorfosi premises</strong>.</p> <p>As a <strong>Senior Research Scientist</strong>, the ideal candidate will provide high quality support in analytical development in a GLP environment and Support new product development through analysis of innovator samples and R&amp;D formulations.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>More particularly:</p> <p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform the process development and the analysis to support all stages of product’s life cycle from development and stability to registration and post approval</li> <li>Organize and plan daily analytical work of a team of Research scientistsTroubleshooting </li> <li>Deliver, evaluate and interpret experimental data</li> <li>Cooperate efficiently with other teams (e.g formulation)Compile, maintain, review and interpret analytical and statistical data. Assists with the generating high quality technical documents required for method validation and dossier submission</li> <li>Maintain and follow all laboratory systems, GMPS</li> <li>Follow the rules as defined in the relevant EU and FDA guidelines</li> <li>Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements</li> <li>Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed</li> </ul> <p><strong>The ideal candidate should have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>MSc Degree in Chemistry or relevant field </li> <li>At least 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or equivalent experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job-Specific Skills: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven competency in analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, etc.) and lab instrumentation</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines</li> <li>Excellent communication in English language (writing &amp; speaking)</li> <li>Computer literacy</li> <li>Troubleshooting skills</li> <li>Organization skills</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>What you'll gain:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere</li> <li>Exposure to challenging business issues and practices</li> <li>Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career. </strong></p> <p><strong>Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.</strong></p>