GPD Senior Scientist- Analytical Development Consultant Assignment

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist in Analytical Development for a 1-year consultant assignment. In this role, you will be employed by Poolia and assigned to work at one of our clients within the pharmaceutical industry, based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly advanced scientific environment, contributing to the development of innovative medicines that improve patients’ lives.

As a Senior Scientist, you will play a key role in analytical development and strategy within drug product projects. Your main responsibilities will include:

Contributing to analytical development strategies within cross-functional project teams
Performing analytical testing related to drug product characterization and stability
Leading and executing method development and validation activities
Interpreting and communicating scientific data to stakeholders
Supporting Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) activities
Collaborating closely with formulation scientists, process engineers and other disciplines
Identifying, troubleshooting and solving complex technical challenges
Ensuring high-quality documentation in line with applicable standards

This role includes both hands-on laboratory work and strategic project contributions.

To succeed in this role, you are a scientifically driven and collaborative professional with strong analytical expertise and problem-solving skills.

We are looking for candidates with:
A PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or alternatively an MSc/BSc combined with several years of relevant industry experience
Strong expertise in analytical sciences and hands-on experience with techniques such as liquid chromatography (UPLC)
Proven experience in method development and validation
Strong data analysis skills and ability to interpret and present scientific results
Experience in solving technical and analytical challenges
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
A proactive and collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Experience from laboratory-based work

It is considered a merit if you have:
Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
Knowledge of ELN and LIMS systems
Experience with analysis of oral drug products (e.g. dissolution, disintegration, Karl Fischer)
Experience with aerosol characterization techniques (e.g. impactor analysis)
Experience with analytical methods for biomolecules (e.g. proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides)

We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.