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Sanofi Group Development Chemist- Formulation (FTC) in Virginia, Australia
Development Chemist- Formulation (FTC)
- Location: Virginia, Brisbane (onsite daily)
About the job
Are you ready to shape the future of Medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. Join our Formulation team as Development Chemist (FTC) where you’ll be responsible for creating new products and improving existing products by conducting research, experiments and testing to ensure the highest-quality and effective formulations for our Sanofi CHC love brands. You will be supported by a highly skilled and collaborative team, dedicated to excellence in Pharmaceutical formulation through the use of cutting-edge technology.
At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.
Main responsibilities:
Develop and optimise pharmaceutical /nutraceutical formulations, including tablets, capsules, suspensions, solutions and other dosage forms
Conduct lab research, including designing experiments, analysing data and interpreting results from bench trials
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and manufacturing to ensure products meet regulatory requirements and quality standards
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including experimental records, reports and protocols
Evaluate new raw materials for suitability, preparing stability protocols, master formula documents for registration, manufacturing instructions and bill of materials for commercial production
Assist in the preparation of regulatory submissions and respond to enquiries from regulatory agencies
Support the transfer of new formulations to production, including training manufacturing staff and providing technical support
About you
Ideally held a Formulation Development or Process Development role within Pharmaceuticals/ Nutraceuticals
Understanding of various functions related to innovation process
Soft and technical skills :
Excellent communication, teamwork and collaboration
Problem solving and adaptability
Education :
- A degree or PhD in Science, Pharmacy, Food Supplements/ Cosmetics/ Physical Sciences or similar
Languages :
- Excellent knowledge of English (written and verbal required)
Why choose us?
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Play an impactful part in creating best practices and get exposure onsite daily to our manufacturing site and science lab
Join a passionate and supportive team of Scientists, and leverage their expertise to grow your skills, experience and network
Use cutting-edge technology and get exposure to our best-in-class Manufacturing site in Virginia, Brisbane
12 x month Fixed Term contract working with multiple functions across the business on a local and regional level