Senior Separation Scientist - Preparative Chromatography

Servier Group; Bolbec; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13th-month salary

Health insurance with 60% company contribution

Flexible remote work options

On-site company restaurant

27 days of paid leave plus 24 RTT days

Résumé du poste

Servier Group is seeking a Senior Separation Scientist specialized in preparative chromatography to join our Chemical and Analytical Development department in Bolbec, Normandy. This role involves developing purification processes for active ingredients, alongside project management and compliance responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has at least 5 years of experience. We offer a competitive salary, 13th-month salary, and extensive benefits like health insurance and flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in preparative chromatography.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsabilités

• Develop purification processes for active ingredients from grams to tens of kilograms.
• Coordinate batch deliveries and relay information to Project Manager.
• Monitor externalized research projects.

Connaissances

Project management

GMP compliance

Digital tools for process development

Formation

PhD in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, or process chemistry

Description du poste

Senior Separation Scientist - Preparative Chromatography

We are a human-sized, international, and independent pharmaceutical group, governed by a Foundation. Our unique model is a source of pride, but above all, it allows us to fully serve our mission: “Committed to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients.”

Today, a global leader in cardiology, we have chosen to become a focused and innovative player in oncology by 2030, targeting hard-to-treat cancers and dedicating more than 70% of our R&D budget to this area. We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of talent in all its diversity. We value both experience and the willingness to engage daily to contribute to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients.

Who are we? More than 20,000 passionate individuals from over 50 nationalities, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Every day, we move forward with and for patients, with and for our teams, guided by the desire to care, to take risks, to grow, and to commit ourselves to be useful to those in need.

ORIL Industrie (1,000 employees), the 2nd largest chemical industrial site in France and a subsidiary of the SERVIER Group, committed to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients, is a strategic site for pharmaceutical chemical production.

Thanks to its know-how and cutting-edge expertise, the site produces nearly 2,000 tons of active pharmaceutical ingredients each year, used notably in medicines prescribed for oncology, neurology, cardiology, diabetes, and venous insufficiency.

The Bolbec site is unique in combining both industrial production activities and an R&D center dedicated to the development of chemical syntheses for new medicines.

We are located in Bolbec, Normandy, between Le Havre (35 minutes) and Rouen (50 minutes), in a pleasant and green setting just 30 minutes from the sea.

About Us

Join the Chemical and Analytical Development department, the leading R&D center in Normandy, bringing together 200 passionate employees. Within our Technological Development entity, you will join a cutting-edge team specializing in preparative chromatography (HPLC, SFC, SMB) to design and develop the active ingredients of tomorrow.

Your Missions

You will play a key role in the success of our development projects. Your responsibilities include:

• Technical Expertise: Develop purification processes for active ingredients or intermediates ranging from the gram scale to several tens of kilograms (preparative liquid chromatography, batch, SFC, and SMB).
• Project Management: Serve as the primary point of contact within your entity, ensure information relay to the Project Manager, and coordinate batch deliveries.
• Outsourcing Management: Monitor externalized research projects by providing your expert perspective.
• Scientific Rigor: Conduct bibliographic monitoring, write study reports, and participate in the management of the instrument fleet.
• Compliance: Operate in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment in strict compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) rules.
• Communication: Share the progress of your work with internal teams and management, ensuring clear and effective communication.

Your Profile

Education: PhD, Engineer, or Master 2 in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, or process chemistry. Minimum 5 years of experience in preparative chromatography.

Hard Skills:

• Experience in project management.
• Experience in an environment compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Knowledge and appetite for digital tools serving process development, such as DOE, AQBD, and Bayesian optimization.

Languages: Proficiency in English.

Soft Skills:

• Autonomy, rigor, and organization.
• Strong preference for operational field work.
• Interpersonal skills and a critical mind, making you a recognized collaborator for your team spirit and proactive approach.
• Impact and Innovation: Contribute to cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of medical treatments.
• Professional Development: Benefit from a stimulating environment with opportunities for continuous training and career development.
• Team Spirit: Work within a collaborative and passionate team, where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Work Environment: Evolve in a dynamic, constantly changing setting with state‑of‑the‑art tools and resources.

Our Benefits

• 13th‑month salary, contribution to results bonus, profit‑sharing / employee participation, and transportation allowance.
• 27 days of paid leave, plus 24 RTT days (reduced working hours).
• Supplemental pension plan, health insurance with 60% company contribution, and a comprehensive provident scheme.
• Flexible remote work options depending on the role.
• On‑site company restaurant, and a wide range of employee committee (CSE) activities and associations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of talent in all its diversity.