We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist – Formulation & Physical Characterisation to deliver high-quality formulation development activities supporting early-stage drug development programmes.
This role requires scientific expertise, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to execute, and interpret complex experimental programmes. The successful candidate will provide contribute to formulation strategy, and support cross-functional project delivery within a collaborative R&D environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop formulation and physical characterization activities with minimum support from Research Expert for assigned projects, delivering results to agreed quality, safety, and timeline expectations.
- Design, execute, analyse, and interpret complex experimental programmes to support development objectives.
- Apply advanced scientific knowledge and judgement to solve challenging formulation problems with minimal supervision.
- Develop and adapt experimental strategies based on project needs, emerging data, and technical risk assessment.
- Provide senior scientific input into project decisions and formulation strategy development.
- Critically review experimental data, technical reports, and laboratory documentation to ensure scientific robustness and data integrity.
- Communicate findings effectively through reports, presentations, and project discussions.
- Support project planning through timeline estimation, resource planning, and risk identification.
- Collaborate with research experts, scientists, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to junior scientists.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards, procedures, and good documentation practices.
- Take ownership of laboratory responsibilities, equipment oversight, and continuous improvement activities.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical formulation science and physical characterisation techniques.
- Experience in early-stage drug development environments will be good.
- Proven ability to independently plan, execute, and interpret complex scientific experiments.
- Expertise in formulation development, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical thinking and scientific judgement in complex or ambiguous situations.
- Ability to translate experimental data into clear technical recommendations.
- Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and timelines effectively.
- Strong understanding of data integrity, laboratory documentation, and quality standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical discussions.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Core Competencies
- Scientific and sound technical judgement.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Outstanding communication, presentation and influencing skills.
- Ability to build effective multidisciplinary collaborations across Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development.
- Mentoring junior scientists.
- Innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, customer-driven environment.
Qualifications
- PhD (preferred), MSc or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- 4-5 years of relevant industrial experience in pharmaceutical development.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary pharmaceutical development projects within a customer-focused environment.
Languages
- Excellent written and spoken English is essential.
- Additional languages (Italian, German or French) are considered an advantage.
Target hire date: 1 October 2026
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
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