Senior Scientist, Early Pharmaceutics

## Senior Scientist, Early PharmaceuticsApplylocations: Veronatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JOB ID-14565We are seeking an experienced

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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
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