Discovery Scientist

Founded in 1946 Fidia is a fully integrated Italian multinational company, with R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales capabilities headquartered in Abano Terme. Fidia is prioritizing its R&D efforts in areas with the greatest scientific and commercial promise, such as Joint Care, Skin Care, Aesthetic Care, Eye Care and Regenerative Care.

With the aim of strengthening the R&D/Discovery team, we are recruiting a

**Discovery Scientist**

The Discovery Scientist operates inside the R&D/Discovery team, in the Chemical Research Lab, his/her aim is to devise innovative proprietary substances, technologies and product prototypes in the framework of the Company research and business areas, by taking advantage of the expertise on hyaluronic acid science and on the research on other substances of potential interest.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Design of novel substances and product prototypes; development and optimization of chemical processes.
- Technology transfer of lab-scale processes to Preindustrial Development and support to further scale-up to industrial plants.
- Reporting to the Chemical Research Lab Manager, he/she contributes to management of in vitro and in vivo non-GLP preliminary studies.
- Supervises external scientific and technical resources, including contract labs and academic

collaborations.
- Participates in drafting relevant CMC sections of documents for regulatory purposes.
- Working with the relevant Corporate functions, he/she supports the Chemical Research Lab Manager in defining lab procedures aimed at guaranteeing the compliance to safety and environmental policies for laboratory workers.

**Requirements**:

- Master degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, a PhD or post-degree specialization is a plus.
- At least 3 years of working experience in the R&D environment of a pharma, biotech or medical device industry, with experience in synthetic and analytical chemistry.
- Good knowledge of medicinal chemistry, drug and medical device development process, drug delivery systems design, CMC aspects.
- Knowledge of Quality and Regulatory aspects of product development is preferred.
- Pro-activity skills, willingness to learn and grow professionally.
- Good knowledge of English language.

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**Our offer**:
We offer a permanent contract, with a salary between € 40.000 and € 45.000 grading B of chemical pharmaceutical national collective agreement.
- Fidia Farmaceutici promotes parity and inclusion in all its actions._
- All company procedures are therefore drafted in compliance with the principles expressed in the previous point; any divergences should be promptly brought to the attention of the People & Culture Department._