Research Expert, Early Pharmaceutics
Pubblicato il 13-10-2026 - Aptuit (Verona in Verona
Position Summary
The Research Expert leads Early Pharmaceutics projects from Discovery through Candidate Nomination and early Development. Combining expertise in analytical chemistry, physicochemical characterization, biopharmaceutics and formulation development with project leadership, the role defines formulation strategies, interprets scientific data and supports progression of innovative molecules toward clinical development.
The role also contributes to the growth of the Early Pharmaceutics group through mentoring, establishing best practices and promoting scientific excellence and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary customer projects from Discovery through Candidate Nomination and early Development, serving as the scientific lead for Early Pharmaceutics activities. Define formulation and biopharmaceutics strategies based on API properties, developability assessments and project objectives, including support for toxicology studies and screening of enabling technologies for early clinical formulations. Apply analytical,
physicochemical and formulation expertise to design, evaluate and recommend formulation approaches, with particular focus on solubility-enhancing technologies. Collaborate closely with Medicinal Chemistry, DMPK, Analytical Development, Pharmaceutical Development to translate scientific data into robust development strategies. Serve as the primary scientific contact for customers, supporting technical discussions, proposal development and new business opportunities. Lead project execution, mentor junior scientists and contribute to scientific excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the department.
Qualifications
PhD (preferred), MSc or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. 8–10 years of relevant industrial experience in early pharmaceutical development. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary pharmaceutical development projects w