Process Development Scientist
Pubblicato il 26-08-2026 - Merck Life Science in Milano
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Your Role
As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Downstream Processing and Single Use Technologies, you will drive innovation and solve complex bioprocessing challenges for our clients. You will lead hands-on process development, scale-up, and troubleshooting studies, converting raw data into scientific recommendations. Acting as a technical authority, you will support commercial success through direct customer consultations, strategic partnerships, training programs, and thought leadership activities (webinars, conferences) in collaboration with internal R&D; and marketing teams
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary SME in Downstream Processing and Single Use Technologies, providing expert guidance on both batch and integrated bioprocesses. Design and execute hands-on process development, scale-up, and implementation activities following self-developed protocols.
- Process and analyze raw data
- Lead scale-down studies to support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and process optimization.
- Work closely with clients' technical teams, delivering consultative and hands-on guidance.
- Engage in and deliver thought leadership activities, including industry conference presentations, seminars, customer trainings, and webinars. Deliver training programs to both internal and external customers.
- Collaborate effectively with internal commercial, R&D;, and marketing teams to address customer needs, factor in commercial success expectations, and drive continuous improvement of team capabilities.
Who You Are
- Master degree or Ph.D. In Biochemical Engineering or Life Sciences
- Experience in customer-facing technical roles or scientific consulting.
- Familiarity with scientific modeling tools applied to bioprocess optimization.
- 5-10 years of experience in delivering technical presentations at industry conferences or seminars.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to biopharmaceutical manufacturing (GMP, ICH guidelines).
- Experience in Systems and Automation is considered a plus.
Salary Package
- Annual Base Salary (RAL): €50.000 - €75.000
- Variable Compensation (SIP)
- Welfare and Benefits Package
What we offer:
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