About Nanoform
Nanoform is an innovative drug particle engineering and nanotechnology company that provides novel API particle-size reduction services, helping to de-risk drug development projects in the pharmaceutical pipeline. We work together with international pharma companies to significantly increase the number of drugs that reach the market through our best-in-class nanonization™ services.

Formulation Scientist or Senior formulation Scientist
With view of developing our organization further, we are now seeking two experienced Formulation Scientists or Senior Formulation Scientists who share our ambition to develop break-through products for nanoparticles, to join our formulation team in the Pharmaceutical Development unit. One position is focused on inhalation development and other one is related to GMP drug product manufacturing. Both positions are fulltime and includealso laboratory work. Both positions report to our Pharmaceutical Development Manager. The location for the job is in our facilities in Helsinki, Finland. Please refer in your application if you are applying to only one of the position or both. The seniority of the applicant will be reviewed during the recruitment process

You will be responsible for

Both positions

• Plan, coordinate and ensure timely execution of realistic protocols and reports for feasibility work and clinical trial materials in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and company standards
• Evaluate product testing results and provide next steps for continued development
• Preparation and delivery of reports, SOPs, and technical presentations for both in-house and external parties
• Participate in relevant meetings/teleconferences with clients
• Participate in problem solving of relevant topics
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure products are developed to targeted consumer preferences on time and to agreed-upon cost targets
• Apply Quality-by-Design (QbD) principles to product development
• Manage multiple development projects and develop formulations in a timely manner
• Stays current with recent advances and trends in the drug delivery technology and regulatory policies
• Provide support QC
• Other duties as assigned

Inhalation position

• Design and develop formulations and processes for drug products with a focus on inhalation and suspensions for R&D purposes as well as for preclinical and clinical trials
• Collaboration with CROs and other partners
• Tight interaction with inhalation QC

GMP position

• Planning of GMP activities for drug products
• Tech transfers from R&D to GMP manufacturing
• Collaboration with CROs and other partners
• Stay current with GMP related guidelines
• Tight interaction with QA

Ideal experience

Both positions

• Demonstrated skill in developing pharmaceutical formulations and manufacturing processes
• Experience with nanoparticles
• Experience with analytical characterization of formulations
• High degree of professionalism, ethics and integrity
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is a prerequisite
• Experience in application of QbD concept in design, execution, and interpretation of formulation and process development experiments
• Insight into gastrointestinal physiology
• Familiarity with Intellectual Property (IP)

Inhalation position

• Experience with inhalation formulation and process development
• Experience with inhalation related QC methods

GMP position

• Experience with tech transfers
• Excellent knowledge of GMP requirements and experience in GMP manufacturing
• Experience in authoring regulatory submissions
• Good knowledge of relevant ICH guidance
• Experience with cleaning method development and verification

Required Degree

Formulation scientist:

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 3 years relevant industry experience
• Preferable: PhD degree in Pharmaceutical sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field with relevant industry experience with at least 3 years relevant industry experience

Senior formulation scientist:

• PhD degree in Pharmaceutical sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience

Personal qualities we are looking for

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• You are a doer and have an accurate working style
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• You have an ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in interdisciplinary and evolving environment
• Good presentation and written/verbal communication skills
• Handling multiple projects and priorities at the same time in a timely manner
• Be client and patient conscious, considering quality, safety and project

What we offer to you

• A great team to join with skilled and highly motivated colleagues
• Encouraging and forward-looking team spirit
• Possibility to take responsibility and grow your competencies
• Brand new laboratory facilities with state-of-art equipment
• Chance to be a part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the medical/healthcare industry
• Extensive learning opportunities
• Opportunity to utilize your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new
• Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection
• Possibility to be part of a unique fast-growing company in pharma industry

We like challenges and want everyone to enjoy solving them together!

If you have any questions, please contact Pharmaceutical Development Manager, Satu Lakio, mobile +358 50 56 16 413 on Mon 23rd of Nov, Tue 24th of Nov and Wed 25th of
Nov during office hours (EET) or email: satu.lakio@nanoform.com.

Please apply by 29th of November 2020: