Chemical Process Scientist

Centrient Pharmaceuticals is the leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics, and a provider of next generation statins and anti-fungals. We produce and sell intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms.

We stand proudly at the centre of modern healthcare, as a maker of essential and life-saving medicines.

With our commitment to Quality, Reliability and Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our over 2200 employees work continuously to meet our customers’ needs. We work towards a sustainable future by actively participating in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Founded 150 years ago as the ‘Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek’, our company was known as Gist Brocades. Headquartered in Rotterdam (Netherlands), we have production facilities and sales offices in China, India, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Mexico. Centrient Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm.

The Innovation & Technology Development (I&TD) has a vacancy in its team for the following position:

Chemical Process Scientist I&TD

We are a pharmaceutical company with a clear Purpose: to improve lives through innovative and sustainable manufacturing of medicines. Therefore, Innovation is at the heart of the organization. The Innovation and Technology Development (I&TD) team is expanding capabilities and key competences, with Organic Synthesis identified as critical tool to deliver into our innovation journey. The Chemical Process Scientist will play a central role within the team to (1) design and execute experimental works in our labs; (2) coordinate and lead relevant works performed by our partners and CROs.

The main activities and responsibilities

• Technical evaluation of projects from a chemical process perspective, considering scale, safety, and quality.

• Planning, preparation and execution of trials for process development and optimization processes to ensure a safe transition to the scaling phase.

• Lead development and optimization projects including resource management for laboratory work.

• Planning and supervision of project activities to meet deadlines, quality, and costs.

• Carry-over studies and synthesis and characterization of impurities.

• Documentation of activities.

• Participate in technology transfer to plant, participation in HAZOPs, and advising the transfer team.

• Technical support for troubleshooting and meeting closure times.

• Compliance with GMP and safety regulations in all activities.

• Leading collaborations with partners and CROs with deep understanding of technologies applied.

• Experience following pharmaceutical guidelines.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• PhD on relevant discipline ideally organic chemistry, organic synthesis or related studies.
• + 5 - 10 years experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Advanced level of English language (written and spoken).
• Experience in scale up to industrial level of synthesis and purification of APIs.
• Ensures data traceability and data management.
• Application PMP principles.
• Developed analytical and judgement competence.
• Mindset of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent teamwork capability.
• Great organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of working in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Terms and reward

We offer a local contract in a challenging, comprehensive, operational environment, with many opportunities for personal input and growth and plenty of discussions with other professionals. The organization is very flat. You have a lot of freedom and responsibility in an open, direct, and informal atmosphere.

The Procedure

Please submit your application via the 'apply' button and upload your CV & cover letter in English. We also ask you to include information on your current remuneration. Only applications with CV and Cover Letter will be considered.

For more detailed information about the role and about the Recruitment & Selection process you can contact us via HRSpain@centrient.com. We invite you to visit our website www.centrient.com for information about our company.

Reference check procedures are part of the Centrient Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when a reference check is required.