Start Date: ASAP Hybrid: Up to 2 days home office per week About the Opportunity Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced Senior Process Chemist / Technical Team Lead to drive chemical process development activities supporting molecules in clinical development. This role focuses on late-stage process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing support, ensuring safe, efficient, scalable, and sustainable processes for drug substance production. The position combines hands‑on scientific leadership with the coordination of external development and manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities Lead chemical process development activities for drug substance projects in clinical development. Manage and mentor a small team of process chemists and scientific associates in a matrix environment. Oversee external development and manufacturing activities at CDMOs, including technical transfers and process scale-up. Drive process optimisation, route scouting, manufacturing readiness, and supply activities for APIs and advanced intermediates. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of development milestones and material supply. Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and sustainability requirements. Contribute scientific expertise to project strategy and decision‑making throughout development. Required Qualifications PhD (or Postdoctoral training) in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in chemical process RD. Strong expertise in late-stage process development, optimisation, and scale-up. Demonstrated experience leading scientific teams and managing project deliverables. Proven track record working with and overseeing CDMOs, including technology transfer and manufacturing activities. Excellent understanding of process chemistry principles and drug substance development. Proficiency with chemistry software, literature and patent search tools, DoE applications, analytical tools, and project planning platforms. Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken. Preferred Qualifications Experience operating within GMP-regulated environments. Knowledge of kinetic modelling or scale-up simulation software. German language skills are advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead Chemical Process R&D Scientist Arbeitgeber: Actalent
Actalent ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Burnsville, Minnesota, eine dynamische und kollaborative Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf technische Exzellenz und kontinuierliche Verbesserung ermöglicht das Unternehmen seinen Mitarbeitern, an innovativen Projekten im Bereich der Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik zu arbeiten und sich beruflich weiterzuentwickeln. Die angebotenen Vorteile, einschließlich flexibler Arbeitszeiten, umfassender Gesundheitsleistungen und einer 401(k)-Rentenplanung, tragen dazu bei, dass Mitarbeiter sich geschätzt und unterstützt fühlen.
