Founded in 2007, ELEONOR is an R&D center specialized in improving the bioavailability and bio-accessibility of poorly soluble natural ingredients for the Food Supplement, Health & Wellness markets, both human and animal. Their offices are based in Louvain-la-Neuve.
Their mission is to transform poorly soluble, science-based active ingredients into high-performance, instantly cold-water dispersible and soluble powders with enhanced bioavailability and efficacy. ELEONOR also customizes and produces high-performance ingredients with specific functionalities for brands and ingredient manufacturers, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace.
In order to strengthen ELEONOR’s team, we are looking for a Pharmaceutical Formulation & Analytical Scientist.
Responsibilities
As a Pharmaceutical Formulation & Analytical Scientist, you will play a key role in the development of innovative formulations, combining strong expertise in pharmaceutical/parapharmaceutical formulation with advanced characterization skills in analytical chemistry (HPLC) and powders characterization. You will work autonomously while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, contributing actively to ELEONOR’s R&D strategy and innovation pipeline.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Develop, optimize, and validate pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical formulations on selected actives by the company;
- Understand regular chemistry AND physiopathology literature/publications.
- Propose areas of improvements to ensure every entrusted project continuous upgrades & enhancement, inter alia by competitor products continuous monitoring/knowledge.
- Conduct in-depth analyses of raw materials and finished products, with a particular focus on chromatography (HPLC) and Powders characterization (Granulometry; sieving, rheology, density, TGA, DSC; DRX; DLS, …) .
- Write and/or take part in the writing of all pre-clinical and clinical dossiers (investigation brochures, regulations compliance documents…).
- Take part of the company patents strategy, by being focus on innovations and novelties and competitors’ products/patents comparison, by supporting the patent writing entrusted to the IP attorneys, by suppling all scientific data’s required by the IP attorneys to defend patent submissions worldwide with IP examinators.
- Design and execute experimental protocols to assess formulation stability and quality.
- Contribute to the interpretation and communication of scientific results.
- Propose innovative ideas and actively support the company’s R&D strategy.
Profile
- Master’s or PhD in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- 5 to 10 years’ professional experience (in drug delivery systems) in pharma/parapharma (galenic) formulation (micellization, spray drying, encapsulation, nano particles….).
- Strong expertise in analytical techniques and characterization such as chromatography (HPLC expertise is mandatory), spectroscopy and calorimetry.
- Strong expertise in powders characterisation techniques like DSC, bulk density, TGA, DRX,…
- Ability to request and manage accurately external expertise for specific topics.
- Understanding regulatory guidelines.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
- Creative mindset, proactive approach, and ability to work independently on projects.
- Strong scientific rigor and organizational skills,
- Driven by challenges and meeting deadlines
Offer
- A stimulating, innovation-driven environment within a smart and professional team.
- High degree of autonomy in your role, with the opportunity to contribute to unique projects.
- Attractive prospects for personal and professional growth within a dynamic organization.
- A permanent contract with a competitive salary package in line with your experience.
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