Global Innovation Scientist – DP & Bridging Technologies m/f/d

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DP), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.Our network, spanning Europe and the US, provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

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Global Innovation Scientist – DP & Bridging Technologies m/f/d

What you can expect

As Global Innovation Scientist, you will play a key role in driving the advancement of CordenPharma’s capabilities in drug product (DP) development and bridging technologies. You will identify and develop innovative technologies, lead strategic innovation projects, and strengthen our position as a trusted development partner for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

This role combines scientific excellence, leadership, and business impact—connecting R&D, commercial functions, and external partners.

• Identify emerging technologies and initiate innovation projects to expand the company’s capabilities
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional innovation projects, ensuring successful execution and technology transfer to commercial teams
• Develop strategies to integrate new technologies into service offerings and support their market positioning
• Provide expert guidance across global sites on DP formulation and optimal API design
• Lead and mentor subject matter experts in DP formulation and solid-state engineering
• Drive scientific excellence through publications, conferences, and external representation
• Act as a key interface between R&D, Marketing, and Sales, translating complex scientific concepts into commercial value
• Ensure scientific quality of marketing materials and contribute expert content for publications
• Manage project budgets and communicate progress across the innovation organization
• Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders

To successfully master this role, we are looking for the following qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong expertise in drug product formulation and bridging technologies
• In-depth understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
• Solid business acumen (costing, efficiency, ROI)
• Proven leadership experience in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex science for diverse audiences
• Strategic mindset, hands-on approach, and strong influencing skills
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel (~30%)

CordenPharma does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement will not be considered and will not create any obligations for CordenPharma.