Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist, Peptide/bro5 Discovery Pharmaceutics

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist Discovery Pharmaceutics to join our Pharmaceutical Product Development & Supply (PPDS), in Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

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Purpose: We are growing our capabilities in designing and formulating peptides, protein degraders and other beyond-rule-of 5 molecules. Our Discovery-facing team supports Discovery programs from Hit-to-Lead through the identification and selection of clinical assets. As core member of cross-functional teams, you will closely collaborate with key partners, including chemistry, biology, pharmacokinetics, and pre-clinical safety.

You will be responsible for:

• influence molecular design by providing experimental and intellectual input on their physical properties and how these properties affect formulation options
• influence the drug delivery selection for our Discovery molecules and lead candidate drugs by identifying patient-centric formulations and novel formulation solutions to overcome challenges
• contribution to the selection of drug candidates by inputting pharmaceutics and developability knowledge
• collaboration with Development partners and provide recommendations on aspects such as solid form selection and formulation strategy for toxicological studies and First-in-Human clinical trials
• hands-on and in silico experimentation and data generation.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual with a robust background in peptide, protein degrader or other beyond-rule-of-5 molecule physical properties. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, mental agility and thrive in teams working in a fast-paced environment, and meet the following qualifications.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree (2-6 years’ experience), M.S. degree (4-10 years’ experience) or B.S. degree (>8 years' demonstrated ability) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Pharmacy, Biochemical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological or Physical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Formulation design or strong knowledge of physical properties of peptides, protein degrader or other beyond rule of 5 molecules.
• Sustained experience in implementing ideas into practical solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct laboratory experiments.
• Detailed understanding of physical and pharmaceutical chemistry principals.
• Independent thinking and the ability to effectively collaborate.

Preferred experience:

• Novel drug delivery, data analytics or pharmacokinetics.
• Design and development of small molecule formulation concepts for preclinical studies via various routes of administration.
• Characterization techniques such as DVS, DSC, TGA, PXRD, UPLC, mass spectrometry etc., and interpretation of solid-state characterization, chemical and physical stability and solubility data.
• Familiarity with pre-formulation activities and physicochemical characterization of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Track record of scientific contributions including peer reviewed publications, patents and/or presentations.