Scientist, R&D Hard Capsules Full-time

Scientist R&D Hard Capsules

For Lonza's Capsultes & Health Ingredients at our Site in Colmar we are looking for a driven and passionate Scientist R&D Hard Capsules to join our dynamic team!

This role is based in Colmar. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What you will do:

• Lead and contribute to scientific research projects from concept to delivery, including defining objectives, designing experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results.
• Apply your scientific expertise to solve challenges, generate new ideas, and propose innovative approaches.
• Collaborate effectively with internal partners to support progress toward project milestones.
• Act as a growing technical expert, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues across teams and functions.
• Plan and execute studies using advanced scientific principles, delivering clear documentation, conclusions, and actionable insights.
• Demonstrate some project management and problem-solving skills, progressing work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality analyses and reports, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and data-integrity standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.

What we are looking for:

• Required degree: Master; PhD (preferred)
• Field of study: Materials science, Chemical engineering, Food sciences, Pharmaceutical sciences, Polymer sciences, Chemistry
• Industrial experience in an R&D environment if Master holder
• Pharmaceutical Excipients industry an asset
• Languages: English (business fluent); French (business fluent preferred)
• Effective communicator and collaborator, ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.