Formulation Development Scientist

Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès (Spain)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: R&D
Work modality: On site

Ferrer

At Ferrer we use business to fight for social justice. We have long been a company that looks to do things differently; instead of maximizing shareholder returns, we reinvest much of our profit in initiatives that give back to society. Back where it belongs. We go beyond compliance and are guided by the highest standards of sustainability, ethics and integrity. As such, since 2022, we are a B Corp.

Founded in Barcelona in 1959, Ferrer offers transformative solutions for life-threatening diseases in more than one hundred countries. In line with our purpose, we have an increasing focus on pulmonary vascular and interstitial lung diseases and rare neurological disorders. Our 1,800-strong team is driven by a clear conviction: our business is not an end in itself, but a way to change lives.

We are Ferrer. Ferrer for good.

Job description

Your mission

The Formulation Development Scientist will be responsible to lead and manage the formulation and process development activities of new products and the reformulation of products already marketed.

Responsibilities

Lead the Formulation Development activities to ensure the correct advance of the drug development projects.
Ensure that formulation development data generated during development are enough for regulatory filings and performing formulation development activities according to the current regulatory guidelines.
Write formulation and manufacturing development sections for the regulatory filings.
Collaborate with other involved areas, in the activities related to technological transfers to ensure the correct progress.
Work closely with the Analytical Development Team on key aspects of the pharmaceutical development.
Ensure that Formulation Development activities are conducted in compliance with the internal SOPs, the current GMPs and Health and Safety requirements.
Collaborate in the Pilot Plant works and management.
Collaborate with other involved areas, in the activities related to technological transfers to ensure the correct progress.
Collaborate with Formulation Development procedures and systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need to succeed

You will rock at this company if you are a person with empathy, humility, curiosity and optimism.

You will rock at this role if you match with:

Background and experience:

MS/PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
At least, 5 years of experience in formulation development activities, from preformulation work to technological transfer activities.
Background in formulation and process development.
Working understanding of GMP and regulatory guidelines applicable to the products development.
Experience with EMA and other regulatory Agencies in regulatory filings.
Scientific experience and knowledge of different pharmaceutical dosage forms.

Skills and competencies:

Ability to manage projects.
Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Able to work in a dynamic environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to changes.
Highly motivated, creative and curious scientist interested in implementing and explore new technologies.
Fluent English.

Why Ferrer?

Make a positive impact in society
Participate in volunteering activities
Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
Customize your remuneration and benefit

If this great challenge matches your profile, then we are waiting for you!

At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience

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Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès (Spain)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: R&D
Work modality: On site

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