Ashland Industries Deutschland GmbH is part of Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH), a premier, global specialty chemicals company serving customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets including personal care and home care, pharmaceutical, adhesives, architectural, coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage. At Ashland, we are passionate, tenacious solvers – from renowened scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators – who thrive on developing practical, innovative, and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Scientist, Pharmaceuticals to join our Pharmaceutical business at our Düsseldorf, Germany, location. The Pharmaceutical Technical Centre is responsible for handling customer technical support, developing new applications for sales and marketing and internal and external training to support the business in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the R&D, technical services and formulation function. This position will report to head of Life Sciences R&D, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Staff Scientist Pharmaceuticals (f/m/d)
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Lead and conduct hands-on scientific research in the lab on diverse pharmaceutical formulation projects, especially focused on oral solid dosage forms
* Solve complex technical challenges by applying advanced scientific and engineering principles in customer-driven or innovation-led projects
* Design and execute experiments independently, manage project timelines, and deliver results within critical deadlines
* Analyze experimental data and provide technical reports with actionable insights and strategic recommendations
* Frequent customer interaction (e.g., R&D, Manufacturing, Quality) in support of existing and new products through technical consultations, trial support, preparing and delivering presentations
* Engage directly with customers (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality) to deliver expert consultations, presentations, and hands-on support for product development and troubleshooting
* Facilitate and host technical seminars and webinars for customers across the EMEA region, enhancing knowledge transfer and positioning Ashland as a thought leader
* Drive innovation by identifying and developing new technologies and product opportunities aligned with market leads
* Collaborate with commercial and R&D teams to create compelling technical content, publications, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and global industry forums
* Represent Ashland at key industry events, showcasing research outcomes and engaging with stakeholders and potential partners
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
* Master’s degree (or equivalent/higher) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field, with significant pharmaceutical industry experience in formulation and product development
* Deep understanding of excipients, polymers, and drug delivery technologies used in oral solid dosage forms
* Hands-on experience with key unit operations such as compaction, milling, granulation (wet/dry), film coating & fluid bed technologies
* Strong analytical and scientific writing skills; ability to interpret complex data, generate reports, and present findings clearly
* Comfortable presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences; confident in sharing scientific insights with customers and internal teams
* Fluent in English, with strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
* Ability and willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20-30%) across the EMEA region for customer support and conferences
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, stay organized, and adapt in a dynamic work environment
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
* Experience in a customer-facing technical support role or commercial collaboration environment
* Familiarity with regulatory environments (FDA, EMA, ICH) for pharmaceutical product development
* Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at global conferences
What do we offer?
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers, and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers, but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued.
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Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?
Are you always solving?
Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.
In this case, please send your application to:
Mrs. Christina Kim (ckim@ashland.com)