CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2’600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the US offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

To strengthen our Global team in Basel (CH) or Plankstadt (Germany) we are looking as soon as possible for an

About CordenPharma: CordenPharma is a full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing APIs, drug products, and associated packaging services for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and safety, CordenPharma specializes in the development of highly potent APIs and advanced drug delivery systems.

Position Summary: CordenPharma is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Flow Chemistry team. The successful candidate will focus on the development and optimization of automated flow chemistry processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, contributing to cutting-edge pharmaceutical research and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize continuous flow chemistry processes for the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.
• Implement automation techniques to enhance process efficiency and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analytical chemistry, and other sites.
• Conduct experimental work, data analysis, and process troubleshooting.
• Document research findings in technical reports and present results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in flow chemistry and automation technologies.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a strong background in flow chemistry and automation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and optimizing continuous flow processes.
• Proficiency in using automation tools and software for chemical synthesis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of French is a bonus but not mandatory.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with process analytical technologies (PAT) and real-time monitoring.
• Proven track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.