Research Scientist

For almost six decades, Pharmathen has remained committed to its vision of improving patients’ lives through innovation and expanding access to complex pharmaceutical therapies.

Today, Pharmathen's capabilities extend across a broad range of specialized dosage forms, including sustained-release products, long-acting injectables, and oral solid dosage forms, while its portfolio includes more than 100 commercial products available internationally through a strong network of partners.

These activities are supported by a robust Research & Development and Manufacturing ecosystem, with three facilities in Greece.

The driving force behind Pharmathen is its people. With more than 1,600 employees representing 27 nationalities, the company fosters a multicultural workplace where women account for 53% of the workforce and 40% of the Senior Leadership Team.

Grounded in its shared values of integrity, quality, innovation, leadership and performance, and guided by strong business ethics and a commitment to its vision, Pharmathen remains dedicated to its founding mission: improving patients' lives.

Pharmathen offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a Research Scientist to join our R&D team at our Metamorfosi premises.

As a Research Scientist, the ideal candidate will provide high quality support in analytical development in a GLP environment. Also, will participate in all stages of a new product development, through analysis of R&D formulations and scale up/registration batches.

Requirements

What you will do:

More particularly:

• Perform analyses to support all stages of the product’s life cycle, from development and stability studies to registration and post-approval activities.
• Deliver, evaluate, and interpret experimental analytical data.
• Compile, maintain, review, and interpret analytical and statistical data.
• Assist in the generation of high-quality technical documents required for method validation, stability studies, formulation activities, and deficiency responses.
• Maintain laboratory systems and ensure compliance with relevant GMP requirements.
• Follow applicable EU and FDA guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Undertake additional activities and responsibilities as assigned.

The ideal candidate should have:

• BSc Degree in Chemistry or relevant field
• Master’s degree in chemistry or relevant field.
• At least 2 year of experience in chemical analysis in the Pharmaceutical Industry or equivalent.
• Competent in analytical method development techniques (HPLC, GC, UV, IR etc) and analytical lab instrumentation
• Troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office)
• High team working spirit

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.