Senior Scientist R&D (m/w/d)

Overview

KD Pharma Group is a medium-sized, internationally operating company headquartered in Bexbach, Saarland. We specialize in the production of custom-made products that meet the diverse needs of the global market. KD Pharma Group is one of the few companies worldwide offering Omega-3 concentrates with a purity of up to 99.5%. This is achieved through a dedicated focus on research and technology development for Omega-3 fatty acids. This enables KD Pharma Group to provide tailored solutions, allowing each customer to differentiate themselves from competitors in the global marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and interpretation of analytical data (GC, HPLC, etc).
• Interface function between production, quality assurance, and external partners
• Support in regulatory matters (e.g., GMP, ICH, FDA)
• Participation in international development projects
• Design, execution, and evaluation of process development and scale-up projects
• Development of mass balances, process simulations, and scale-up strategies to ensure robust technology transfer into manufacturing
• Optimization/development of chemical and purification processes with focus on yield, purity, and cost efficiency
• Support troubleshooting in production and provide technical solutions for process deviations
• Preparation of process documentation (development reports, SOPs, process descriptions) in line with GMP and regulatory standards
• Cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Engineering, and external partners
• Guidance and technical support for junior scientists and technicians in experimental execution

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Natural Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy) — PhD or Master’s with relevant industrial experience
• Several years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, particularly in R&D
• Familiarity with GMP and regulatory frameworks (ICH, FDA, EMA) is highly appreciated
• Analytical thinking, structured work style, team spirit, and strong communication skills
• Experience in DoE, process development, scale-up, and/or technology transfer within the pharmaceutical, chemical, or fine chemical industry
• Experience in chemical analytics (HPLC, GC, NMR, KF) is highly appreciated to support process understanding and troubleshooting
• Structured and solution-oriented working style, strong problem-solving skills, and team spirit
• Excellent communication skills in German and English

Benefits

• A varied, versatile and challenging position with a high level of personal responsibility. You will be trained “on the job” in a committed and competent team.
• Individual career and development opportunities in an internationally operating company
• Fair remuneration with additional benefits such as Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Company pension scheme
• Free water and coffee
• Company products at employee prices
• Company events

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