Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an Analytical Development Research Scientist for the Innovative Formulation department at our Metamorfosi premises.

As a Analytical Development Research Scientist the ideal candidate will carry out experiments to support Analytical Method Development & pre-Validation studies. You will also carry out routine testing of formulations under development, as well as throughout products’ life cycle where needed.

More particularly:

What you will do:

• Participate in the development and pre-validation of analytical methods and improvement of existing ones to support all stages of drug development from drug substance to finished product characterization
• Execute routine analysis of the prepared lab formulations (GC, HPLC, UV, Dissolution, GPC) throughout development
• Execute pre-stability studies as per the approved protocols
• Draft analytical TDRs & Method Validation Protocols and Reports.
• Follow and report availability of supplies necessary for analytical activities including routine analysis, method development and method validation (e.g. standards, reagents, columns, impurities).
• Maintain and follow all laboratory systems, GMPS
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements

The ideal candidate should have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or other relevant science
• Master’s Degree or a PhD in relevant field
• 1 year of relevant experience

Job-Specific Skills:

• Communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Computer literacy
• Multitasking

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.