Description
This role designs and optimizes catalytic and organic synthesis routes, turning them into scalable, cost-effective processes for pharmaceutical drug substance production.
Tasks
- Design and implement catalytic reactions into scalable, safe and cost-effective processes
- Engineer catalyst structures to improve yield, selectivity, cost and sustainability
- Ensure SHE compliance and document results per internal regulations
- Engage with stakeholders in research, manufacturing, procurement and quality
- Author scientific reports, publications and patent applications
- Support training and supervision of associate scientists and interns
Profile
- PhD in organometallic chemistry or homogeneous catalysis with organic chemistry experience
- Postdoc and at least 5 years of chemical process R&D experience in pharma or fine chemicals
- Proven track record in transition metal catalysis and catalyst synthesis/characterization
- Experience scaling catalytic processes from lab scale to multi-kg campaigns
- Strong organizational and data analysis skills with meticulous documentation
- Fluent in English, working knowledge of German
Company
Pharmaceutical development