Principal Scientist Oral Solids (all genders)

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Principal Scientist Oral Solids (all genders)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You are responsible for the formulation and process development of solid oral dosage forms for new active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as the lifecycle management of marketed products in line with the latest scientific and technological standards
• You manage technology transfer activities for new pharmaceutical products, including scale-up and validation, as well as for existing marketed products on both national and international levels
• You prepare regulatory documentation, including product development reports, global registration documents, and patent applications to protect and secure company know-how
• You provide scientific leadership to a pharmaceutical technology laboratory team. You allocate work, conduct feedback discussions, and ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements
• You proactively lead cross-functional projects related to the development and optimization of new and existing pharmaceutical products. In addition, you drive troubleshooting activities and the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for solid dosage forms
• You represent CMC&T Drug Product as a scientific and technical subject matter expert and serve as the key point of contact for topics related to formulation development, process development, and drug product manufacturing
• You onboard and mentor new scientists and initiate as well as supervise scientific collaborations, including partnerships with Master's and PhD students

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a university degree with a PhD or an equivalent qualification in Pharmacy (preferably Pharmaceutical Technology), Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• You bring several years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in formulation development and/or Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) for solid dosage forms. Experience with continuous manufacturing processes and Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is highly desirable
• You have several years of experience leading and mentoring technical staff, as well as supervising Master's and PhD students
• You are skilled at building trusted relationships and effectively communicating and aligning complex scientific topics with stakeholders across a global and cross-functional environment
• You demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and have a proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German

WHO YOU ARE

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between  104.300€ and 126.500€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: ​ ​ ​ Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Elberfeld ​

​ ​ Division: ​ Pharmaceuticals ​

Reference Code: 871432 ​