Senior Chemist

Senior Chemist

Are you an experienced chemist with a passion for process development and innovation in synthetic APIs? Join our dynamic team in Holbæk as a Senior Chemist and play a key role in advancing chemical and pharmaceutical development both internally and with our CDMO partners.
 
As a Senior Chemist, you will be at the forefront of API process development, leading and coordinating key activities from early design through to scale-up and technology transfer. This is a role where scientific depth meets operational execution.
 
Key responsibilities

• Project coordination:
  Lead synthetic API development across internal teams and CDMO partners, ensuring timely delivery and clear technical communication.

• Process development:
  Design and optimize synthetic routes using QbD and DoE principles, supporting scale-up, tech transfer, and process improvements for yield, purity, and sustainability.

• Documentation:
  Prepare and review technical reports and regulatory documents (e.g., IMPD/IND, CMC) in compliance with global standards.

• Laboratory work:
  Conduct limited hands-on lab work (approx. 1 day/week) and mentor junior staff in experimental planning and data analysis.

• Cross-functional collaboration:
  Collaborate with QA, Regulatory, Analytical, and Manufacturing teams to support development, validation, and scale-up.

Who we are looking for
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced chemist with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry and API process development. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or M.Sc. complemented with min. 10 years of experience and brings over a decade of hands-on industry experience, including collaboration with CDMOs and regulatory documentation. You are confident in applying QbD and DoE principles, thrive in cross-functional environments, and can manage complex projects with minimal supervision. Strong leadership, clear communication, and a structured, results-oriented mindset are essential to succeed in this role.
 
We offer

• An opportunity to join a dynamic environment where your expertise will have a meaningful impact on shaping our chemical and pharmaceutical development.

• An inspiring and flexible working environment that values balance, respect, and the well-being of its employees.

• An exciting role where you can develop your personal and professional competencies and contribute to our continued global growth. You will work closely with talented and driven colleagues who are passionate about learning, collaborating, and advancing together.

• An attractive and competitive compensation package.

 
Additional information
Your application and CV (in English) should be submitted no later than 25 May 2025, using the link above. Please contact Fabrizio Badalassi, Senior Director, Head of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Development at fab@pharmacosmos.com for questions.

Use the link at the top right of this page to apply.