Senior Drug Product Specialist

Does it excite you to transform cutting‑edge peptide science into patient‑ready injectable formulations, and do you have experience driving phase‑appropriate formulation from discovery to Phase 2, including fixed‑dose combinations? If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities, then you could be our new colleague. 

Your new position 

As Senior Drug Product Specialist, you will drive formulation development from research projects into Phase 2 with a strong focus on injectables in different formats and fixed-dose combinations. You will design robust formulations, define process and scale-up strategies, and ensure phase-appropriate control strategies that enable tox and clinical supplies. Close collaboration with contract manufacturing organizations and Regulatory Affairs will ensure strong alignment and timely delivery across activities. 

We offer exciting responsibilities: 

• Lead formulation development for injectables from early research to Phase 2, including design of experiments (DoE), excipient and compatibility assessments, stability strategies, and fixed-dose combination development 

• Design drug product manufacturing processes and define scale-up strategies aligned with phase-appropriate controls 

• Plan and, when relevant, execute lab-scale formulation experiments, characterization, and troubleshooting 

• Provide input to drug product manufacturing plans covering purpose, timing, and batch size to secure clinical supply readiness 

• Lead product and process risk assessments in collaboration with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) 

• Define and execute primary packaging selection 

Your profile 

A structured, collaborative specialist who brings scientific rigor to formulation challenges and balances speed with quality in early development. Communicates clearly across functions and maintains focus on patient needs, compliance, and timelines. 

• MSc/PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in formulation development for peptide-based medicines up to Phase 2 

• Experience with fixed-dose combinations 

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory aspects of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) work 

• Practical experience with drug product manufacturing and tech transfer, including outsourcing to contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) 

• Motivation to work hands-on in the laboratory when needed 

Your new team