Pharmacist, Chemist - Preclinical Formulation (m/f/d)

Beschreibung

Principal Scientist Preclinical Formulation

Germany
(Baden-Württemberg)
Biberach

JOB ID: 221114
JOB LEVEL: Experienced
FUNCTIONAL AREA: Research & Development
SCHEDULE: Full-Time

OUR COMPANY

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.THE POSITIONAs Principal Scientist in Research, you combine a strong pharma industry background with deep scientific expertise in preclinical formulation development and physicochemical characterization. In addition, you are a creative driver of change, with experience in managing roles within pharmaceutical Research and Development.

We are offering the exciting opportunity to join our team of highly innovative formulation scientists and physicochemical compound profilers within Drug Discovery Sciences, located in Biberach at the company’s largest Research & Development site.

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Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role, you manage a team focused on the development and manufacturing of formulations for preclinical studies to support Research projects (focus: small molecules).
• You are working in close collaboration with colleagues in CMC development functions to assure a seamless transfer of clinical development candidates at the R&D interface.
• Part of your responsibility is also the scientific and technological guidance of technicians to ensure a high-level of education and personal development in the team.
• You assess physicochemical properties (e.g. crystallinity, solubility, stability) of new chemical entities.
• In international research project teams, you represent all CMC related topics, you actively contribute to the characterization and selection of clinical development candidates and you provide CMC specific scientific guidance to the team.
• Coordinating contacts to contract research organizations and to relevant academic groups in the field is part of your profile too.

Requirements

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related disciplines
• Longtime professional experience in leading scientist and technicians within the pharmaceutical industry
• Several years of relevant experience in preclinical formulation development and in the physicochemical characterization of new chemical entities / small molecules
• Excellent overview of scientific literature and already established scientific network
• State of the art knowledge in developing pharmaceutical formulations for preclinical studies and analytical technologies (e.g. particle size determination, electron microscopy)
• Team player with strong communication skills in German und English

EFFECTS OF COVID-19We will continue to hire talented people and we look forward to receiving your applications. As a result of COVID-19, we have introduced alternative working arrangements to ensure that our employees can stay safe and healthy, because the health of our employees is among our top priorities. At all company locations, we work remotely whenever possible. Additionally, we are now hosting virtual video interviews for applicants. During the limited in-person interviews we still have during this time, we pay special attention to distance and the hygiene rules recommended by the Robert Koch Institute. New employees who do not start on site in production or the laboratories are sent the necessary IT equipment, our Welcome Days take place online, and we plan to conduct their onboarding training virtually whenever possible.

WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?

This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health and work-life balance. Plus, an onsite gym (Ingelheim), in-house doctor and best-in-class cafeterias and coffee bars to keep you energized and healthy. To learn more about what benefits could be waiting for you, please visit our Career area.

Want to learn more about us? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.