The PositionWe are currently seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Drug Discover Science CMC group in Biberach. The Biberach campus includes a thriving community of postdocs and PhD students. 
The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and establish new technologies for intravitreal drug delivery of New Chemical Entities (NCEs). You will help to foster a collaborative research environment that facilitates exchange of knowledge and ideas. Your research will be focused on scientific, practical and project specific questions and new methodologies that align with the goals of the department and contribute to Boehringer-Ingelheim’s innovative and growing pipeline. This position is limited for 2 years. Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "Post Doc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.
Tasks & responsibilitiesIn you new role, you will develop extended-release formulations for intravitreal application of NCEs.Moreover, you will be responsible for analytical characterization of these formulations including dissolution testing and particle characterization.With your expertise, you will prepare the usage of these formulations for in-vivo studies in animals.Furthermore, you will screen for new concepts for intravitreal extended-release formulations and actively support research project teams.Additionally, you will support the interface to other disciplines such as DMPK, pharmacology, pharmaceutical development, toxicology, and medicinal chemistry.You will also strongly contribute to the scientific society by publications and presentations.
RequirementsPhD degree in pharmaceutics, chemistry, or related disciplines with extensive publication record and extensive experience in the field of formulation of New Chemical EntitiesAbility to think creatively and critically with strong strategic planning and the ability to grasp things quicklyAbility to independently conduct novel research, from conceptualization to optimization to implementationKnowledge in formulation techniques for extended-release and long-acting injectables (e.g., spray-drying) and analytical characterization of extended-release formulations will be an advantageKnowledge of NCE Research and/or early Development is a plusExceptional writing, presentation, and communication skillsFluent in English written and spoken Ready to contact us? If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - application deadline is January 31, 2025. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to January 24, 2025 are guaranteed to be considered.  
Step 2: Virtual meeting beginning of February 2025
Step 3: On-site interviews end of February 2025
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