Research Scientist - Organic Synthesis

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 – Organic Synthesis to join our R&D APIs team at Pharmathen’s Pallini premises.

As a Research Scientist the ideal candidate willprovide high quality synthesis and process feasibility and process development and validation in a GMP environment. Will also be responsible for the proof of concept of any assigned synthetic project and support the process development and the completion of the projects up to the technology transfer and the generation of all related documents.

More Particularly:

What You’Ll Do:

• Maintain and follow all laboratory systems, GMPS
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements
• Evaluate and interpret analytical data (in collaboration with the AD Department)
• Support scientifically the development and validation of synthetic processes and improvement of existing ones in all stages of API production development from feasibility studies to technology transfer
• Review literature and proposes to the Organic Synthesis Manager alternatives/solutions to problems raising throughout the project development
• Ensure proper completion of the proof of concept, the synthesis feasibility of assigned synthetic projects and for the proposal of their viability
• Ensure the development and validation of synthetic processes and improvement of existing ones to support all stages of API production development from feasibility studies to technology transfer
• Ensure the proper and efficient function of the lab equipment. Coordinate its maintenance and repairs via SAP
• Prepare and review brief process descriptions, SLPs, characterization reports and impurity profile reports in support of and for inclusion in the regulatory submissions
• Compile, maintain, review and interpret experimental data.  Review and approves high quality technical documents required for process validation and DMF compilation
• Ensure that necessary supplies such as: KSMs, raw materials, catalysts, solvents, disposables and glassware are available on time for projects
• Prepare and review SOPs, as required

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• Minimum MSc Degree in Organic Synthetic Chemistry–PhD in Organic Synthetic Chemistry preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or in academic Organic Synthetic Chemistry
• Previous engagement with synthetic biomolecules, such as automated (oligonucleotide and/or peptide) synthesis and/or antibody chemical modification, will be considered a great asset

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines

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.