Ph.D. Level Scientist or Senior Scientist– Biopharmaceutical Research & Development

Pensatech Pharma GmbH; Berlin; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pensatech Pharma GmbH in Berlin seeks a motivated scientist to expand our biopharmaceutical R&D activities focusing on proteins, peptides and other large-molecule therapeutics. You will design and perform preformulation, formulation development, and stability studies to support drug substances and formulations.

You will apply analytical techniques (UHPLC/LC, LC-MS, SEC, IEX) and contribute to method development, troubleshooting, and data interpretation, while mentoring colleagues and interacting

Formación

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of chromatographic or electrophoretic platforms and detectors.
• Experience in analytical method development, troubleshooting, and GMP documentation.
• Several years of industry experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English; structured, independent, pragmatic approach.

Responsabilidades

• Design and perform preformulation, formulation development, and stability studies for proteins, peptides, antibodies, and other biologics.
• Apply and develop analytical techniques such as UHPLC/LC, LC-MS, SEC, and CZE/CE-SDS.
• Evaluate additional technologies (AUC, MFI, NTA) and interpret biopharmaceutical data.
• Plan, conduct, and document experiments; mentor colleagues and manage project work packages.
• Serve as scientific contact for customers, including project discussions and presentations.

Conocimientos

Project management

Mentoring

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Educación

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Herramientas

HPLC/UPLC

SEC

LC-MS

CZE

CE-SDS

Descripción del empleo

Pensatech Pharma GmbH (www.pensatechpharma.com) is a world-wide operating contract research and development company located in Berlin, Germany. We are a team specialized in designing and characterizing innovative pharmaceutical drug delivery systems as service to pharmaceutical companies based on a comprehensive portfolio of formulation and analytical techniques.

We are looking for a motivated scientist to help build and expand our biopharmaceutical R&D activities, with a focus on proteins, peptides and other large-molecule therapeutics.

• Design and perform preformulation, formulation development, and stability studies for proteins, peptides, antibodies, and other biological macromolecules.
• Apply and develop analytical techniques such as (U)HPLC/LC (RP, SEC, IEX), LC-MS and capillary electrophoresis (CZE, CGE/CE-SDS and, where relevant, cIEF).
• Evaluate additional technologies such as analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC), micro-flow imaging (MFI), and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA).
• Independently plan, conduct and document experiments, interpret results
• Act as the team’s subject matter expert for structural properties, activity and stability of biopharmaceutical drug substances and formulations
• Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues and manage project work packages
• Serve as a direct scientific contact for customers, including project discussions and presentations

Your profile:

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, (Bio)Chemistry or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of at least one core chromatographic or electrophoretic platform (e.g. HPLC/UPLC, SEC, LC-MS, CZE or CE-SDS), with the ability to work across methods; experience with LC detectors (UV, FLD, RI, CAD) or CE detection (UV/PDA, LIF/FLD) is an advantage.
• Experience in analytical method development, troubleshooting and interpretation of biopharmaceutical data; knowledge of method validation, technology transfer and GMP documentation is an advantage.
• Several years of relevant industry experience are preferred
• Structured, independent, pragmatic approach; project management skills, collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring colleagues; excellent written and spoken English
• Scientific responsibility and the opportunity to establish new methods and technologies.
• Working in an established, dynamic, small-sized company in the pharmaceutical industry
• An attractive, challenging and exciting work environment
• Flat hierarchy with quick decision-making processes
• Opportunities for professional development and close interaction with national and international pharmaceutical partners