Process Chemist

Bial; Trofa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Porto is looking for a Process Chemist to design and optimize processes for drug candidates. You will play a critical role in the technology transfer for manufacturing and collaborate with diverse teams. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in Organic Chemistry, strong knowledge of GMP, and expertise in process optimization. This position is full-time and suitable for mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in process research and scale-up.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA/EMA).
• Hands-on expertise in analytical techniques.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize synthetic routes for drugs.
• Assist in technology transfer for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for market entry.
• Drive innovation through Quality by Design (QbD).
• Contribute to IP strategy and regulatory filings.

Skills

Process optimization

Analytical methods

Excellent communication skills

Dynamic environment adaptability

Regulatory guidelines (ICH/FDA-EMA)

Impurity control

Analytical methods

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

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Join Our Mission to Improve Lives Worldwide

At Bial, we keep life in mind. Our mission is to design safe, sustainable, and cost-effective processes that transform breakthrough discoveries into medicines that improve lives worldwide.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Shape the future of Bial’s drug candidates by designing and optimizing synthetic routes considering process safety and long-term sustainability, economic, logistic and regulatory aspects;
• Assist the technology transfer process required for the manufacturing of Bial Drug Candidates and commercial products;
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to bring new therapies from lab to market;
• Drive innovation through Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments (DoE) to ensure robust and efficient processes;
• Contribute to IP strategy and regulatory filings, safeguarding our discoveries and accelerating development.

What You’ll Bring

• PhD in Organic Chemistry (or equivalent) and experience in process research and scale-up;
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA/EMA), and impurity control strategies;
• Hands-on expertise in process optimization and analytical methods;
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills;
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines;
• Motivated with a strong and dynamic personal drive to learn.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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