Material Scientist

Galderma Services Spain, S.L.; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Galderma seeks a Materials Scientist to join our Barcelona team. You will analyze and optimize materials used across products and packaging, applying deep technical expertise to ensure performance and compatibility.

The role requires collaboration with Product Science, MS&T, and Quality, translating complex findings into clear documentation and presentations while working in a regulated dermatology environment.

Formación

• MSc or PhD in Material Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3–8+ years in pharma, biotech, cosmetics, or injectable/aesthetic products.
• Strong expertise in material characterization and analytical techniques.
• Deep understanding of material interactions and applied science.
• Hands-on mindset with problem solving and critical thinking.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation abilities.
• Applied material science experience in regulated industries (pharma, aesthetics, cosmetics).

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and characterize materials and their chemical composition and behavior.
• Understand interactions between raw materials and packaging (tubes, bottles, etc.).
• Assess how supplier differences impact material performance and product quality.
• Investigate material-related issues and drive practical, science-based solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across Product Science, MS&T, and Quality.
• Translate complex findings into clear technical documentation and presentations.

Conocimientos

Material characterization

Analytical techniques

Material interactions

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Regulated industries experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

MSc in Material Science

PhD in Material Science

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Galderma is the emerging pure‑play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science‑based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast‑growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals.

Job Title

Material Scientist

Location

Barcelona, Spain; Baie‑D’Urfe, Canada; Uppsala, Sweden; Boston, US; London, UK.

Impact

You will bring deep technical expertise to understand, characterize, and optimize materials, ensuring performance, compatibility, and scalability across our products and packaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and characterize materials and their chemical composition and behavior.
• Understand interactions between raw materials and packaging (tubes, bottles, etc.).
• Assess how supplier differences impact material performance and product quality.
• Investigate material‑related issues and drive practical, science‑based solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams across Product Science, MS&T, and Quality.
• Translate complex findings into clear technical documentation and presentations.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Material Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–8+ years in pharma, biotech, cosmetics, or injectable/aesthetic products.
• Strong expertise in material characterization and analytical techniques.
• Deep understanding of material interactions and applied science (not theoretical‑only).
• Hands‑on mindset with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation abilities.
• Applied material science experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharma, aesthetics, cosmetics).

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you and people who are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos create the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

For more information go to www.galderma.com/careers