Chemical Scientist H/F Servier

Today, a global leader in cardiology, we have chosen to become a focused and innovative player in oncology by 2030, targeting hard-to-treat cancers and dedicating more than 70% of our R&D budget to this area. We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of talent in all its diversity. We value both experience and the willingness to engage daily to contribute to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. If you see yourself reflected in this offer and these few lines, seize the opportunity to meet us. We pursue this challenge alongside the development of our generics business, ensuring access to quality care for all, at a lower cost.

Who are we ? 22,000 passionate individuals from over 50 nationalities, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Every day, we move forward with and for patients, with and for our teams, guided by the desire to care, to take risks, to grow, and to commit ourselves to be useful to those in need.

Come experience and help bring our commitment to life : #MovedByYou

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WHO ARE WE ?

ORIL Industrie (1,000 employees), the 2nd largest chemical industrial site in France and a subsidiary of the SERVIER Group, committed to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients, is a strategic site for pharmaceutical chemical production.

Thanks to its know-how and cutting-edge expertise, the site produces nearly 2,000 tons of active pharmaceutical ingredients each year, used notably in medicines prescribed for oncology, neurology, cardiology, diabetes, and venous insufficiency.

The Bolbec site is unique in combining both industrial production activities and an R&D center dedicated to the development of chemical syntheses for new medicines.

As a responsible employer, we promote diversity within our teams and are committed to employing people with disabilities.

We are located in Bolbec, Normandy, between Le Havre (35 minutes) and Rouen (50 minutes), in a pleasant and green setting just 30 minutes from the sea.

About the role

As a Chemical Scientist within the Chemical Development entity of our Industrial Research Center (CHAD), based at the Oril Industrie site in Bolbec, you will contribute to the expansion of our pharmaceutical development portfolio. This center is the leading industrial R&D hub in Normandy, bringing together around 200 employees, including 60 experts dedicated to chemical development.

In a context of growing drug candidate pipelines across oncology, cardiovascular, immuno-inflammatory diseases and diabetes, you will play a key role in the development of new molecules, from laboratory studies to scale-up activities.

Your main responsibilities :
- Design, conduct, and interpret experimental study programs to enable the production of initial material batches.
- Perform in-depth literature reviews to support project strategy and decision-making.
- Propose innovative and efficient synthetic strategies for new chemical entities.
- Develop and optimize operating procedures for scale-up at kilolab level and ensure smooth transfer to pilot scale.
- Act as the owner of your studies, ensuring the reliability of results, adherence to timelines, and clear scientific reporting.