Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing Technology Senior Scientist

About the job

Within our Pharmaceutical Development Management department, you lead pharmaceutical development projects, technology transfers, and product support for solid, semi-solid, and liquid forms. You actively contribute to the optimisation of manufacturing processes, technological innovation, and continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with GMP and international regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage pharmaceutical development and product support projects within defined deadlines, budgets, and objectives
• Define product quality profiles and develop the specifications necessary for development
• Plan, coordinate, and analyse formulation development studies and product support activities
• Participate (if necessary) and supervise tests conducted in the formulation laboratory and production
• Coordinate activities with the Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs departments, and other involved functions
• Participate in the implementation and promotion of the Quality by Design approach, risk analyses, and validation activities
• Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation for health authorities
• Identify and propose improvements to processes, equipment, and technologies
• Ensure scientific and technological monitoring to develop internal expertise
• Support Manufacturing during quality investigations if necessary
• Train and support team members in their technical development
• Provide necessary support during internal audits and regulatory inspections
  
  

• University degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or equivalent field
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical development within a GMP environment, particularly with liquid/semi-solid forms (solid forms are a plus)
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical formulation and manufacturing technologies
• Excellent command of GMP, ICH requirements, and applicable international regulations
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary projects
• Critical and analytical mindset, solution-oriented, and ability to take initiative
• Good statistical knowledge
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluency in English; French is an asset

Opportunities for professional development and continuous training