Senior Scientist for Solid Products, Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (m/w/d)

KVP Pharma+Vet. Produkte GmbH; Kiel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Career development

Autonomy

Diverse environment

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health is seeking a Senior Scientist for Solid Products, Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences at our Kiel site. You will provide senior technical oversight for formulation and manufacturing operations of solid dosage products, acting as a SME for complex projects and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and regulatory teams.

The role requires a Master’s (or PhD preferred) in a relevant field, 10+ years in pharma manufacturing, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree in natural sciences, engineering, pharmaceutical technology, or a comparable field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical environment, preferably in manufacturing of solid forms.
• Experience in creating precise reports, presentations, and documentation from complex scientific concepts for various audiences.
• Proven organization and time management skills.
• Very good command of written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for solid dosage technologies, including powder handling, blending, granulation, compression/tableting, and coating.
• Independently lead or provide senior technical leadership for complex investigations, troubleshooting, and process-related issues.
• Drive the development and execution of robust manufacturing transfer strategies with site-specific control.
• Serve as the site interface to R&D and CMC/Regulatory for new product commercialization.
• Act as the TS/MS representative in audits, providing technical expertise during audit preparation and follow-up.

Skills

Scientific reporting

Technical leadership

German language

English language

Time management

Education

Master's degree in natural sciences or pharmaceutical technology

PhD in natural sciences or pharmaceutical technology

Tools

JMP software

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Statistical modeling

FMEA

Job description

Elanco Animal Health is one of the world's leading animal health companies. We develop and sell innovative products and services to prevent and treat diseases in pets and farm animals. KVP Pharma + Veterinär Produkte GmbH, as part of the Elanco Animal Health company, has been producing around 175 different pharmaceutical products for more than 50 years. With over 800 employees, the KVP is one of the largest industrial companies in the state capital of Kiel. The company's core competencies include the production of solid and semi-solid forms, liquids & parenterals as well as packaging.

Interested in joining a cause-driven, customer focused company dedicated to positively impacting the health of animals, people and the planet? Search our job listing below.

We are currently hiring a Senior Scientist for Solid Products, Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (m/w/d) to join our Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences team in Kiel.

As a Senior Scientist, you will provide senior-level technical and scientific oversight for formulation and manufacturing operations of solid dosage products at our Kiel site. Acting as a recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will provide scientific and technical leadership for complex manufacturing, process development, and lifecycle management topics, ensuring the solid dosage portfolio meets global quality and manufacturing standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a senior technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for solid dosage technologies, including powder handling, blending, granulation, compression/tableting, and coating, providing expert guidance for site-specific projects.
• Independently lead or provide senior technical leadership for complex investigations, troubleshooting, and process-related issues, applying scientific principles and structured problem-solving to develop robust and improved solutions.
• Drive the development and execution of robust manufacturing technical transfer strategies, ensuring timely completion with robust manufacturing control strategies implemented at the new site.
• Serve as a key site interface to R&D and CMC/Regulatory, supporting new product commercialization and dossier alignment with site practices.
• Act as the responsible Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS) representative in audits, providing appropriate technical expertise and support during audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Completed Master's degree in natural sciences, engineering, pharmaceutical technology, or a comparable field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical environment, preferably in manufacturing of solid forms.
• Experience in creating precise reports, presentations, and documentation from complex scientific concepts for various audiences.
• Proven organization and time management skills.
• Very good command of written and spoken German and English.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• PhD in natural sciences, engineering, or pharmaceutical technology.
• JMP® statistical analysis of data experience.
• Demonstrated ability for innovative problem-solving and good decision-making.
• Experience utilizing statistical modeling/Design of Experiments (DOEs) and risk-based approaches (e.g., FMEA).
• Result-oriented, efficient, and accountable way of working with the ability to respond to changing priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive salary package and participation in the company's success through our bonus scheme.
• Autonomy & Growth: Room for personal initiative and independent action within a modern, growing global pharmaceutical company.
• Career Development: Access to our internal global career network with exciting development and training opportunities.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a diverse and interesting environment where your contribution directly impacts animal health worldwide.