Develop and implement pharmaceutical products and processes, mainly for tableting. Coordinate product transfers and development projects, and maintain and expand the R&D pilot plant and the RD&T team in Leiden.
The role
As a Senior RD&T Process Technologist, you develop and implement new pharmaceutical products and processes, primarily for tableting. You coordinate product transfers and serve as the RD&T team's point of contact for pharmaceutical technology and product development, acting as a link between customers and internal teams.
You maintain and expand the capabilities of the R&D pilot plant. It is also used for small-scale GMP production, for example medication for clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operational activities, focusing on tableting and finished dosage form (FDF) processes.
- Take ownership of the product development process and develop it further, including process development, technology transfer, method development and validation.
- Coordinate technical feasibility assessments (quick scans) as part of the quotation process and the product development project portfolio, and provide management information.
- Lead the RD&T team.
- Identify opportunities to develop and improve technology, and maintain contacts in academia and industry.
- Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders to build trust and collaboration.
What you bring
- A completed higher professional (HBO) or university degree in life sciences.
- A PhD in a relevant field, such as analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical technology, is an advantage.
- At least five years of experience in pharmaceutical product development and production and/or Quality Control (QC).
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Dutch at B2 level or higher and English at B2 level or higher.
Practical information
Contract type, working hours, salary and work schedule have not been specified.