Ph.D. Level Scientist or Senior Scientist– Biopharmaceutical Research & Development

Pensatech Pharma GmbH ( is a world-wide operating contract research and development company located in Berlin, Germany. We are a team specialized in designing and characterizing innovative pharmaceutical drug delivery systems as service to pharmaceutical companies based on a comprehensive portfolio of formulation and analytical techniques.

We are looking for a motivated scientist to help build and expand our biopharmaceutical R&D activities, with a focus on proteins, peptides and other large-molecule therapeutics.

• Design and perform preformulation, formulation development, and stability studies for proteins, peptides, antibodies, and other biological macromolecules.
• Apply and develop analytical techniques such as (U)HPLC/LC (RP, SEC, IEX), LC-MS and capillary electrophoresis (CZE, CGE/CE-SDS and, where relevant, cIEF).
• Evaluate additional technologies such as analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC), micro-flow imaging (MFI), and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA).
• Independently plan, conduct and document experiments, interpret results
• Act as the team’s subject matter expert for structural properties, activity and stability of biopharmaceutical drug substances and formulations
• Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues and manage project work packages
• Serve as a direct scientific contact for customers, including project discussions and presentations

Your profile:

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, (Bio)Chemistry or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of at least one core chromatographic or electrophoretic platform (e.g. HPLC/UPLC, SEC, LC-MS, CZE or CE-SDS), with the ability to work across methods; experience with LC detectors (UV, FLD, RI, CAD) or CE detection (UV/PDA, LIF/FLD) is an advantage.
• Experience in analytical method development, troubleshooting and interpretation of biopharmaceutical data; knowledge of method validation, technology transfer and GMP documentation is an advantage.
• Several years of relevant industry experience are preferred
• Structured, independent, pragmatic approach; project management skills, collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring colleagues; excellent written and spoken English
• Scientific responsibility and the opportunity to establish new methods and technologies.
• Working in an established, dynamic, small-sized company in the pharmaceutical industry
• An attractive, challenging and exciting work environment
• Flat hierarchy with quick decision-making processes
• Opportunities for professional development and close interaction with national and international pharmaceutical partners