Department Description

• Small Molecule Method Development is a department within Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Development (SMPD-AD). The department is responsible for:• Small Molecule Method Development, Method Validation, Method Transfer and support for chromatographic, spectroscopic and physicochemical methods.• Focused analytical base business support for the Small Molecule (SM) R&D and Manufacturing product portfolio• Development and implementation of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) / New Innovative Analytical Technology Platforms for Small Molecules

Job description

• Execute Near-Infrared (NIR)/Raman method development, validation and transfer activities on small molecule projects related to lab applications (content uniformity, moisture, polymorphs and identification).• Execute experiments assisting the scientific experts, supporting the implementation of New Analytical Technologies and Process Analytical Technologies for small molecule applications.• Execute data review• Author and review protocols and reports regarding method development, method validation and method transfer• Report results to teams and management.• Ensure high scientific quality standards for experiments and take on responsibility for these experiments.• Comply with regulatory, GMP and safety rules• Work in a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications:

• You hold a Master/Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology or a related science with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Pharmaceutical Company• Expertise in various spectroscopic techniques (NIR, Raman, UV and IR) for application in analytical chemistry is preferred.• You have good knowledge of GMP.• Familiarity and experience with conventional analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, Karl-fisher, Laser Diffraction) is beneficial.• Knowledge and/or experience with pharmaceutical processes (granulation, blending, spray drying, coating, …) is an asset. Competencies• Ensure high scientific quality standards for experiments and take on responsibility for these experiments.• Efficient, flexible and dynamic.• Demonstrate capabilities in strategic thinking.• Innovative solutions/technical skills.• Customer focus and results and performance driven.• Sense of Urgency.• Excellent communication skills.• You have a good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Notions of Dutch are a plus.• You are able to work independently, though you are also a team player.