Senior Separation Scientist - Preparative Chromatography

Servier France; Bolbec; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Congés 27 jours

Pension complémentaire

Mutuelle santé 60%

Télétravail flexible

Restaurant d’entreprise

Job summary

Servier Bolbec recrute un Senior Separation Scientist – Preparative Chromatography pour piloter le développement des procédés de purification (HPLC, SFC, SMB) d'actifs et d'intermédiaires.

Profil: Doctorat ou diplôme équivalent en chimie, ≥5 ans en chromatographie préparative, expérience GMP, maîtrise des outils DOE/AQBD/Bayesian optimization et Anglais opérationnel.

Qualifications

• Doctorat, ingénieur ou Master 2 en chimie organique/analytique ou chimie des procédés.
• Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en chromatographie préparative.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir et développer des procédés de purification d'actifs et d'intermédiaires.
• Gérer les livraisons et la coordination avec le Project Manager.
• Superviser les projets externalisés et la rigueur scientifique.

Skills

Gestion de projet

GMP

DOE

Bayesian optimization

Education

PhD en chimie/org-an, Master 2 en chimie analytique

Ingénieur chimiste

Tools

HPLC

SFC

SMB

Job description

Date de parution: 9 sept. 2026

Ville: Bolbec

Pays/Région: FR

Type de contrat: CDI

N° offre: 11493

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. If you see yourself reflected in this offer and these few lines, seize the opportunity to meet us. We pursue this challenge alongside the development of our generics business, ensuring access to quality care for all, at a lower cost.

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.

Come experience and help bring our commitment to life: #MovedByYou

www.servier.com

Who Are We?

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.

As a responsible employer, we promote diversity within our teams and are committed to employing people with disabilities.

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.

Why join us?

• 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. We value both experience and the willingness to engage daily to contribute to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. If you see yourself reflected in this offer and these few lines, seize the opportunity to meet us.