Formulation Development Leader (all genders)

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Formulation Development Leader (all genders)

Lead the development of new formulations to support innovation and life cycle management of Natural (Phyto and Biotic) products. You are also responsible for the development, compliance and affordability of the new formulations, the compilation of the technical data and the writing of the respective CMC dossier sections. As a technology and scientific expert, you are also involved in literature research to inform the selection of natural ingredients and guide the formulation development program.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate new formulation concepts and recommend promising innovations for development to fulfill consumer and category needs
• Lead the timely development and optimization of formulations through internal and external trials
• Select appropriate raw materials in line with regulatory and quality standards and ensure that all development batches, including clinical and consumer samples, are produced according to SOPs
• Maintain complete documentation for all raw materials (e.g. herbal extracts, excipients, packaging)
• Design and oversee stability testing, approve stability data and recommend shelf‑life, while preparing the relevant sections of CMC dossiers and other technical and regulatory documentation
• Identify suitable formula and manufacturing processes that meet product requirements and target cost of goods (CoGs)
• Manage an effective handover of formulations to internal manufacturing and product supply stakeholders while building and leveraging external partnerships and expert networks to support product development activities
• Conduct literature and market research to inform selection of natural ingredients and guide the product development program

WHO YOU ARE

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or other relevant scientific discipline
• Several years of experience in the FMCG / OTC area
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements
• Experience in Formulation Developement is preferred
• Very good English skills, written and spoken; German language is a plus

The position is limited to 6 months.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award
• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

Be You. Be Bayer.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Germany : Hessen : Darmstadt

Division: Consumer Health

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