Pharmaceutical R&D Scientist
MediWound (Israel) · Posted 2026-10-20
MediWound is seeking a motivated and scientifically driven Pharmaceutical and nonclinical development project manager to join our Pharmaceutical and nonclinical R&D team and contribute to multidisciplinary pharmaceutical development activities. The role spans multiple areas, including scientific studies, development of new drug product formulations and manufacturing processes, sterilization-related activities, and development and validation of new methods.
The position combines hands-on scientific work with study planning, data analysis, scientific documentation, collaboration with external CROs, and coordination with internal functions. The development activities span from early concept and formulation through CMC development for clinical trials, continued support throughout clinical development, and preparation for product approval. The successful candidate will contribute to moving development projects from scientific questions through execution, interpretation, and reporting, in accordance with project timelines and relevant regulatory requirements. The role includes project management responsibilities and does not involve direct management of a team.
- Design and execute experiments related to formulation and process development, scientific and biochemical studies, method development, and GMP validation activities.
- Prepare study plans and protocols based on regulatory guidelines, scientific knowledge, literature review, project objectives, timelines, and budget.
- Perform hands-on laboratory work, including formulation preparations and aseptic work.
- Develop, qualify, and validate new methods and processes in accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines and project needs.
- Process, analyze, interpret, and present scientific data; maintain complete raw-data records and write clear protocols, reports, and development documentation.
- Identify scientific and operational challenges, troubleshoot issues, and support the improvement of processes and methods.
- Coordinate activities with external CROs and service providers, including scope definition, progress follow-up, performance monitoring, and review of results, as applicable.
- Collaborate with internal interfaces, including Analytical R&D, Operations, QA, and Regulatory Affairs, to advance project activities and deliverables.
- Support regulatory activities and submissions related to pharmaceutical and nonclinical development projects.
- Manage priorities and multiple scientific activities in parallel while meeting agreed timelines.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or a related scientific field with at least 3 years R&D experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or M.Sc with at least 6 years R&D experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Experience leading scientific and pharmaceutical development projects, formulation development or manufacturing-process development, preferably at clinical or commercial stages.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical development guidelines, including GMP, GLP, and ICH, and familiarity with process and method validation principles.
- Experience working with and managing CROs or other external service providers.
- Strong scientific orientation and problem-solving ability, with the capacity to learn and work across different scientific disciplines.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several activities in parallel.
- Excellent scientific writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Fluent English, spoken and written.
Advantages
- Experience with aseptic techniques and biochemical or enzymatic assays.
- Experience with biologically derived or enzyme-based products.
- Experience with sterile drug products, sterilization of excipients or raw materials, packaging development, or Container Closure Integrity Testing.
- Experience with Design of Experiments and statistical data analysis.