(Sr.) Scientist

For our Biomedical business, we are looking for an experienced (Sr.) Scientist. Join our Innovation team and work on the development of injectables and implants for the delivery of active pharmaceuticals.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative pharmaceutical formulations, including long-acting injectables and implants. Manage and mentor junior scientists and technicians, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Design and optimize drug delivery formulations, ensuring desired performance. Develop and validate analytical methods for the characterization of pharmaceutical formulations.
• Contribute to the technical ideation and execution of internal developments and customer-funded projects by conducting research on novel and existing excipients and formulation techniques to enhance drug bioavailability and patient compliance.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in pharmaceutical sciences and incorporate relevant findings into ongoing projects. Prepare and review technical documents, including research reports, regulatory submissions, and patent applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and quality standards throughout the formulation development process.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• University degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field, preferably a PhD with a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience in drug delivery formulation, or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience in drug delivery formulation.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences and formulation principles. Expertise in extended-release and long-acting injectable & implantable formulations.
• Experience with drug delivery systems, with small molecules and biologics.
• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind- because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”

About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.