Supervisor, Early Pharmaceutics

Evote; Verona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evotec in Verona seeks an experienced Supervisor – Early Pharmaceutics to lead formulation development activities, oversee laboratory operations, and mentor a growing team of scientists.

You will manage day-to-day projects, support budgeting and forecasting, ensure SOPs and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in processes and ways of working. Excellent English is essential; other languages are a plus. Target hire date: 1 October 2026.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Drug Delivery.
• 5–6+ years in pharma industry, preferably in early formulation or preclinical development.
• Experience managing or supervising laboratory teams.
• Experience supporting project delivery, resource planning, and laboratory operations.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced scientific environment.
• Budget tracking/forecasting experience is a plus.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory activities for formulation projects and guide scientists.
• Provide technical and operational support to Research Experts and project teams to meet standards.
• Supervise scope changes, resource requirements, and workload planning.
• Support project management activities including budget tracking and reporting.
• Ensure lab practices comply with SOPs, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Promote safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in processes.
• Coach and develop team members through regular feedback.
• Coordinate workload prioritisation and resource planning.
• Act as a point of contact for resolving lab, project, and operational challenges.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

People management

Operational excellence

Project coordination

Scientific problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Organisation & planning

Safety & quality mindset

Education

MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supervisor – Early Pharmaceutics to support the successful delivery of formulation development activities while leading laboratory operations and supporting the growth of a talented scientific team.

This role is ideal for someone who combines basic knowledge with excellent operational management, and a passion for creating a safe, collaborative, and high-performing laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day laboratory activities for assigned formulation projects, providing guidance and support to scientists to ensure high-quality scientific delivery.

• Provide technical and operational support to Research Experts and project teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the required standards.

• Supervise project scope changes, resource requirements, workload planning, and tracking of project activities.

• Support project management activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, status reporting, and delivery updates.

• Ensure laboratory practices comply with SOPs, quality standards, IOPs, and Health & Safety requirements.

• Promote safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory operations.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance laboratory processes and ways of working.

• Support team development through regular coaching, feedback, and development discussions.

• Coordinate workload prioritisation and resource planning to support business and project needs.

• Act as a point of support for resolving laboratory, project delivery, and operational challenges.

Core Competencies Required:

• Laboratory Leadership – Ability to organise and oversee laboratory activities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

• People Management & Coaching – Ability to support, motivate, and develop scientists while building an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

• Operational Excellence – Strong focus on efficient laboratory practices, process improvement, and delivery of commitments.

• Project Coordination – Ability to manage priorities, track activities, and support successful project execution in discussion with TTMs.

• Scientific Problem Solving – Ability to apply formulation knowledge to support decision-making and resolve technical challenges.

• Communication & Collaboration – Ability to work effectively with scientists, TTMs, project teams, and senior stakeholders.

• Organisation & Planning – Strong ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality and timelines.

• Safety & Quality Mindset – Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and responsible working environment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Drug Delivery, or a related discipline.

• 5–6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in early formulation development or preclinical/analytical development.

• Experience managing or supervising laboratory teams.

• Experience supporting project delivery, resource planning, and laboratory operations.

• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced scientific environment.

• Experience with budget tracking, forecasting, or financial awareness would be advantageous.

• Commitment to continuous improvement, scientific excellence, and developing people.

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

• Additional languages (Italian, German or French) are considered an advantage.

Target hire date: 1 October 2026

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

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