Research Scientist

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to attract a Research Scientist to join our R&D Finished Dosage Forms team at Pharmathen’s Metamorfosi premises.

As a Research Scientist the ideal candidate willprovide high quality support in analytical and formulation development in a GLP environment. Supports all stages of a new product development and through preparation and analysis of R&D formulations.

More Particularly:

What You’Ll Do:

• Perform the analytical method development & method validation of complex drugs to support all stages of drug development from drug substance characterization to finished product characterization, stability and support.
• Participate in analysis of formulation /manufacturing process trials.
• Deliver, evaluates and interprets experimental data
• Compile, maintain, review and interpret analytical and statistical data.
• Assist with the generating high quality technical documents required for method validation, stability, formulation and deficiency letters
• Maintain and follow all laboratory systems, GMPS
• Follow the rules as defined in the relevant EU and FDA guidelines
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements
• Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• BSc Degree in Chemistry or relevant field /Technical institution degree
• At least 8 years of practical knowledge gained through experience accompanied by a technical or vocational training
• At least 2 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or equivalent experience

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office).
• Troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines
• High team working spirit

Benefits

What You'Ll Gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career!

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.