API Chemical Process Expert - Post Doc

Graduate | Permanent | Full-/ Part-time | Hybrid

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you're a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you'll fit in well here. It's an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain - from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal's future.

This position is offered as a fixed 2-year contract.

What the job looks like
Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Provide scientific expertise related to API manufacturing processes, both for internal production and external suppliers
• Contribute with organic chemistry expertise to the API and drug product risk assessments
• Lead chemical process investigations and action plans aiming to mitigate the likelihood of nitrosamine formation in the API (internal manufacturing or external suppliers)
• Support root cause investigations in drug product formulations, act as internal consultant for reformulation trials and product manufacturing changes

What you'll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• PhD level required, with post doc studies desirable
• Field of expertise: organic chemistry or synthesis/processing and manufacturing of APIs
• Up to 3 years of experience in similar roles in the pharma industry or chemical industry
• Business-fluent English, German and/or Spanish desirable

About Grünenthal

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, fully-integrated pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better - and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 27 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in approx. 100 countries. In 2023, Grünenthal employed around 4,400 people and achieved revenues of € 1.8 bn.

Your HR contact: Sarah Schäfer