Senior Scientist Analytical Development

As a Senior Scientist in Analytical Development, you develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography, dissolution) to characterize complex sustained‑release formulations, including APIs and Innocore’s SynBiosys® and InGell® polymers. You lead analytical activities across the full product life cycle—from early feasibility to clinical supply—ensuring robust methods, high‑quality data, and strong scientific input for formulation development.

You independently design, plan, and execute method development and validation, taking scientific ownership and working with minimal supervision. You contribute to multiple project teams in parallel, collaborating closely with colleagues and customers. You select appropriate analytical strategies, provide expert data interpretation, and support decision‑making. When needed, you lead troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations with formulation, process, and polymer teams. You report to the Team Lead of the AD department.

Innocore is the partner of choice to the global pharma and biotech industry for developing long-acting injectable peptide and biologic therapeutics to improve the lives of patients.

We are a global leader in bioresorbable polymer based parenteral dosage forms and experts in formulating peptides and complex biologics into scalable long-acting injectable (LAI) dosage forms with customized pharmacokinetics .

Our best-in-class proprietary polymeric drug delivery platform, SynBiosys®, in combination with our advanced manufacturing technologies, overcome the significant technical challenges of formulating complex and fragile APIs into LAI dosage forms and are designed to optimise therapeutic performance, reduce dosing frequency and add value.

As a senior scientist in the AD department you:

• Take the lead in the development and validation of analytical methods for the characterization of polymers, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and complex parenteral sustained release formulations.
• Coordinate the analysis of stability samples, raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for which you are the point of contact for troubleshooting.
• Set up scientific study designs in accordance with the customer proposal and interpret, report and present the results in an accurate, comprehensive way.
• Work together and effectively collaborate with technicians, engineers and scientists in cross-functional project teams led by a Project Manager.
• Contribute, together with other team members, to ensuring that the designed products meet project requirements and align with the Target Product Profile set with the customer.
• Represent analytical work during client meetings, explaining results, scientific rationale and implications with clarity.
• Take the lead in exploring new analytical applications or services to support the analysis of polymers, formulations, APIs, and process strategies.
• Select, evaluate, and make recommendations for new equipment and coordinate/execute installation, qualification, calibration and/or maintenance activities.
• Identify, design and ensure compliance with company procedures and actively contribute to operational excellence initiatives.

• MSc or PhD in analytical chemistry, (bio)chemistry, (bio)pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant analytical experience, or demonstrated equivalent expertise.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the Netherlands.

• Inclusive and supportive work culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

You independently design, plan, and execute method development and validation, taking scientific ownership and working with minimal supervision. You contribute to multiple project teams in parallel, collaborating closely with colleagues and customers. You select appropriate analytical strategies, provide expert data interpretation, and support decision‑making. When needed, you lead troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations with formulation, process, and polymer teams. You report to the Team Lead of the AD department.

• MSc or PhD in analytical chemistry, (bio)chemistry, (bio)pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant analytical experience, or demonstrated equivalent expertise.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the Netherlands.