Intern- Drug Product Development & Delivery (H/F)

Opella Healthcare Group; Compiègne; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella Healthcare Group in Compiègne is offering a 6-month internship in Drug Product Development & Delivery. The role provides hands-on work in formulation and process engineering to optimize and scale up a new product.

You will apply DOE and QBD approaches to define critical process parameters and study raw materials. You will collaborate with R&D teams, prepare pre-formulation studies, and develop lab and pilot-scale batches while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical or Scientific related.
• Knowledge of process engineering and Design of Experiments desirable.
• Analytical and synthesis abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Fluency in French and/or English is required.

Responsibilities

• Realize a bibliography study on raw materials and patent landscape study if relevant.
• Liaise with raw materials suppliers.
• Manufacture first pre-formulation studies and define process parameters.
• Produce laboratory and pilot scale batches for scaling up.
• Propose design of experiments (DOE and QBD) to define and optimize parameters.
• Study analytical data from manufacturing and stability.
• Write protocols, batch records and reports for technical trials.
• Collaborate with R&D for formula and process implementation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Design of Experiments

Analytical abilities

Synthesis abilities

Communication skills

Multilingual (French/English)

Education

Engineering degree or related scientific field

Tools

Computer tools

Job description

Salary Range:All Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.Intern- Drug Product Development & Delivery (H/F) Location: FR / Compiègne / Compiègne Your career shouldn’t start with waiting in line. At Opella, early careers are built differently. You’re trusted early, supported strongly, and given real space to make an impact. As an Intern- Drug Product Development & Delivery (H/F), you’ll step straight into work that helps make self-care simpler, smarter and more human for millions of people. About the role: Within our main Global Development Center, we are offering a 6-month internship ; ideally by the end of August/ September ; in the field of formulation and process Engineering for optimization/scale up of a new product. The general scope of the internship includes studying raw materials, formulating new products with associated process parameters to ensure quality and performance. Key responsibilities: Realize a bibliography study on raw materials and patent landscape study if relevant. Liaise with raw materials suppliers. Manufacture first pre-formulation studies and define process parameters. Produce laboratory and pilot scale batches for scaling up. Propose design of experiments (DOE and QBD approach) to define critical process parameters and to optimize process parameters. Study all analytical data (analysis during manufacturing and stability) generated from compatibility studies up to laboratory / pilot batches. Participate in proposals to solve technical issues from both formulation and process perspectives. Write protocols, batch records and reports for technical trials. Collaborate with R&D (formulation and analytical teams) for formula and process implementation. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. About You : Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical or Scientific related. Knowledge of process engineering, Design of Experiments is desirable. Previous laboratory experience, Formulation knowledge is a plus. Analytical and synthesis abilities. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Fluency in French and/or English is required. Proficiency with computer tools (including IA) and strong oral and written communication skills are also appreciated. Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. We Are Challengers. We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. www.opella.com/en/careers #LI-ONSITE