PostDoc - Pharmaceutical Scientist

The Position

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Scientist in Protein & Pharmaceutical Science/Technology to join our Drug Product Development Biologicals department located in Biberach, Germany. As project lead and principal investigator, you will drive projects related to the stabilization of protein formulations and analytics. You will innovate in novel drug delivery systems and dosage forms for biologicals for the benefit of patients.

Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com

This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 4 days per week on site.

This Position is limited for 2 years.

Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "postdoc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• As a scientific expert, you will support drug product pharmaceutical formulation development of therapeutic proteins.
• You will examine new liquid and semi-liquid protein dosage forms (e.g. XR), considering stability and process thereof as well as providing enlarged knowledge related to the stabilization mechanism.
• Furthermore, you will elaborate the colloidal stability and properties of highly concentrated protein dosage forms.
• Additionally, you will identify and evaluate advanced analytical, biophysical, and computational tools to build up rational development approaches for the investigated formulations.
• As project leader and principal investigator, you will drive the implementation of your results as well as identify new technologies in the respective areas.
• The publication of the results in peer-reviewed journals and the presentation of your work at scientific conferences rounds out your profile.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in chemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or similar disciplines.
• Proven expertise in protein and colloidal/formulation sciences, dissolution set-ups, strong skills in analytics (e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy, thermal and/or scattering techniques), computational tools and pharmaceutical technology, e.g. spray drying.
• Knowledge in the development of dosage forms such as sustained release formulations, amorphous solid dispersions or highly concentrated biological formulations.
• Proven experience in conducting and publishing creative and innovative research projects.
• Proactive mindset for identifying new improvement opportunities and anticipating future challenges as well as organizational and analytical skills.
• Team player with good communication skills and willingness to work in cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in German and English.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) or via mail:

Recruitment process:

• Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until April 24th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to April 3rd, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.
• Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid till end of April 2026.
• Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of May 2026.

Please include the following documents when applying for this position: Cover Letter & CV including publication list/presentations.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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