Fellow Scientist – Nutraceuticals

Key responsibilities: 

• Actively contributes to the development and implementation of compnay’s strategy for the area and the standardization of best practices
• Supervise projects within the area, proving technical expertise and best practices to the area TMs and ensuring the right networks are developed, internally and externally
• Assess potential future activities from a scientific perspective and estimate the resources required, including costs estimation
• Review complex projects within the area to promote innovative approaches that can lead to the generation of IP (patents or trade secrets)
• Liaise with key customers, supporting the Sales Team, to guarantee an informed discussion about company technical competencies and capabilities
• Ensure there is a continuous improvement mindset in the project implementation to enhance productivity, decrease costs and deliver the best service to our customers
• Speak at Scientific Events and represent the company in international scientific forums
• Address gaps in technical competencies by coaching and developing team members with the area
• Lead multiple work fronts and ensure the implementation of best practice improvements within the area
• Show business acumen, see the big picture and understand the impact of decisions on the business
• Is regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within the company
• Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of company´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others)
• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice

Your profile:

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology or similar scientific field
• Typically requires 12-18 years of relevant experience in Research & Development and/or Operations in the Pharmaceutical Industry. A Ph.D. degree in a relevant scientific field is typically considered equivalent to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Expert in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Unit Operations, or of Reaction Engineering, Heat Transfer, Scale-up, Process Safety and Industrial Operations, or of drug product unit operations, solids flow phenomena and process equipment
• Knowledge of mathematics, preferably data management, statistics and first principles modeling (preferred)
• Fluency in English is a requirement
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down