Biocatalysis Scientist

Centrient Pharmaceuticals is the leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics, and a provider of next generation statins and anti-fungals. We produce and sell intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms.
We stand proudly at the centre of modern healthcare, as a maker of essential and life-saving medicines.
With our commitment to Quality, Reliability and Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our over 2200 employees work continuously to meet our customers’ needs. We work towards a sustainable future by actively participating in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
Founded 150 years ago as the ‘Nederlandsche Gist
- en Spiritusfabriek’, our company was known as Gist Brocades. Headquartered in Rotterdam (Netherlands), we have production facilities and sales offices in China, India, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Mexico. Centrient Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm.
The Innovation & Technology Development department has a vacancy in its team for the following position:
Biocatalysis Scientist (Innovation & Technology Development)
Reporting to the Innovation & Technology Development (I&TD) Laboratory Head, the Biocatalysis Scientist I&TD, will play a central role by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design new processes for the manufacturing of APIs; coordinate and lead relevant works performed by our partners and CROs. Design and execute laboratory trials for the development and optimization of biocatalytic transformations.

The main activities and responsibilities
- Design new processes for the production of Centrient's new pipeline APIs.
- Design and execute laboratory research while oversee work done by technicians.
- Project planning and management to achieve deadlines
- Technology transfer to manufacturing site collaborating with Tech Ops team for a successful process implementation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate enzymatic processes into overall drug development pipelines.
- Leading collaborations with partners and CROs with deep understanding of technologies applied.
- Compliance with GMP and Safety regulations in all activities
- Monitors internal and external developments in the biocatalysis field for applicability, including benchmarking of the technology against competitors by performing literature and IP searches.

**Requirements**:

- PhD in biocatalysis, biochemistry or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development in chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
- Deep understanding of enzyme technology, bioconversion and enzyme purification techniques.
- Advanced level of English language (written and spoken).
- Knowledge of GMP.
- Foster strong collaborative relationships.
- Results oriented.
- Proactive and team work attitude.
- Leadership skills.

Terms and reward
We offer a local contract in a challenging, comprehensive, operational environment, with many opportunities for personal input and growth and plenty of discussions with other professionals. The organization is very flat. You have a lot of freedom and responsibility in an open, direct, and informal atmosphere.

The Procedure
Reference check procedures are part of the Centrient Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when a reference check is required.