At
Faes Farma
, we bring together
passion, science and innovation to transform people’s health
.

We are looking for an experienced
Principal Scientist – Formulation Development
to join our
Pharmaceutical Development team
.

This is a key technical leadership role, with responsibility for driving innovation in pharmaceutical product development, providing scientific expertise throughout the product lifecycle and leading complex formulation development projects.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Designing, planning and executing
preformulation and formulation development studies
for
oral, dermal and ophthalmic products
, aligned with project objectives and portfolio strategy.

• Coordinating project activities, resources, timelines and deliverables, while providing
scientific and technical leadership
.

• Evaluating the technical feasibility of
new product concepts, technologies and innovation opportunities
.

• Leading troubleshooting activities and proposing solutions to technical challenges throughout product development.

• Collaborating closely with




Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Technical Operations
teams on scale-up, technology transfer and process optimisation.

• Managing activities with
CROs and external partners
, including protocol review, study monitoring and technical oversight.

• Preparing technical reports, development documentation and regulatory support documents.

• Ensuring compliance with
GMP, ICH guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
.

• Developing and maintaining
Standard Operating Procedures and controlled documentation
.

• Contributing to scientific publications, patents and conference presentations.

What are we looking for?

• PhD, MSc or equivalent degree in
Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry
or a related scientific discipline.

• At least
8 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Development
within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry.

• Demonstrated ex

📌 Principal Scientist Formulation Development (Bilbao)
🏢 FAES FARMA
📍 Bilbao