Pharma Process Development Scientist - Drive Innovation

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation seeks a Process Development Scientist - Pharma to identify new product opportunities, improve product line profitability and manage product lifecycles. You will drive revenue growth and support Sensient’s Pharmaceutical North American strategy in a fast‑paced, science‑driven environment.

You’ll provide on-site technical support to optimize pharmaceutical colors, flavors and excipients; collaborate with EHS, Quality, Engineering and Operations; support plant

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Sciences, or related technical field.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/nutraceutical manufacturing, especially ingredients or finished goods.
• Analytical leader with entrepreneurial mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support to optimize colors, flavors, and excipients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve performance issues.
• Support plant trials, production runs, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct trials to identify and resolve process challenges.
• Support new formulations and product development.
• Demonstrate new technologies and help optimize ingredient usage.
• Drive revenue growth and support NA pharmaceutical strategy.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing aptitude

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Food Sciences

Job description

Sensient Technologies Corporation seeks a Process Development Scientist - Pharma to identify new product opportunities, improve product line profitability and manage product lifecycles. You will drive revenue growth and support Sensient’s Pharmaceutical North American strategy in a fast‑paced, science‑driven environment.

You’ll provide on-site technical support to optimize pharmaceutical colors, flavors and excipients; collaborate with EHS, Quality, Engineering and Operations; support plant