Senior Scientist, Early Pharmaceutics

LabRulez; Veneto; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Just – Evotec Biologics is seeking a Senior Scientist – Formulation & Physical Characterisation to lead formulation development activities for early-stage drug programmes. You will design and execute complex experiments, interpret data, and contribute to strategy within a collaborative R&D environment.

The role requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently while guiding junior scientists and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; MSc or equivalent acceptable.
• 4-5 years of relevant industrial pharma development experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary pharmaceutical development projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulation and physical characterization activities for early-stage drug development.
• Design, execute, analyze, and interpret complex experiments.
• Provide scientific input into formulation strategy and project decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional partners.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, documentation, and quality standards.
• Guide junior scientists and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Formulation development

Physical characterisation

Project management

Data integrity

Scientific judgment

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences/related

Job description

Scientific and Research Fellow, Analytical chemist

Just – Evotec Biologics, wholly-owned by Evotec SE, is a unique platform company that integrates the design, engineering, development, and manufacture of biologics. With deep experience in the fields of protein, process and manufacturing sciences, the Just team came together to solve the scientific and technical hurdles that block access to life-changing protein therapeutics; from the design of therapeutic molecules to the design of the manufacturing plants used to produce them. Just's focus is to create access and value for a global market through scientific and technological innovation.

Senior Scientist, Early Pharmaceutics

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist – Formulation & Physical Characterisation to deliver high-quality formulation development activities supporting early-stage drug development programmes.

This role requires scientific expertise, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to execute, and interpret complex experimental programmes. The successful candidate will provide contribute to formulation strategy, and support cross-functional project delivery within a collaborative R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop formulation and physical characterization activities with minimum support from Research Expert for assigned projects, delivering results to agreed quality, safety, and timeline expectations.
• Design, execute, analyse, and interpret complex experimental programmes to support development objectives.
• Apply advanced scientific knowledge and judgement to solve challenging formulation problems with minimal supervision.
• Develop and adapt experimental strategies based on project needs, emerging data, and technical risk assessment.
• Provide senior scientific input into project decisions and formulation strategy development.
• Critically review experimental data, technical reports, and laboratory documentation to ensure scientific robustness and data integrity.
• Communicate findings effectively through reports, presentations, and project discussions.
• Support project planning through timeline estimation, resource planning, and risk identification.
• Collaborate with research experts, scientists, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to junior scientists.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards, procedures, and good documentation practices.
• Take ownership of laboratory responsibilities, equipment oversight, and continuous improvement activities.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical formulation science and physical characterisation techniques.
• Experience in early-stage drug development environments will be good
• Proven ability to independently plan, execute, and interpret complex scientific experiments.
• Expertise in formulation development, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical thinking and scientific judgement in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Ability to translate experimental data into clear technical recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and timelines effectively.
• Strong understanding of data integrity, laboratory documentation, and quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical discussions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Core Competencies

• Scientific and sound technical judgement.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build effective multidisciplinary collaborations across Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development.
• Innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, customer-driven environment.

Qualifications

• PhD (preferred), MSc or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 4-5 years of relevant industrial experience in pharmaceutical development.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary pharmaceutical development projects within a customer-focused environment.

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.
• Additional languages (Italian, German or French) are considered an advantage.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.