Material Scientist

At Galderma we're unique and we embrace difference.

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Aesthetics, Consumer, and Prescription products; or our commitment to recognising and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

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With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title:
Material Scientist

Location:
Uppsala, Sweden (onsite)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Material Scientist with expertise in understanding the properties of process materials to create innovative and sustainable solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

As a Material Scientist, you will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of process materials, and you will have the opportunity to impact the future of technology and material solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to develop and improve materials for enhanced performance and sustainability.
• Utilize advanced techniques for material characterization and analysis.
• Design experiments and test protocols to evaluate material properties.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new materials into products.
• Identify and resolve material-related issues in manufacturing and applications.
• Document research findings and present them in scientific articles, reports, and conferences.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in material sciences and provide technical leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements for cost reduction and efficiency gains in manufacturing.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ph.

D.

or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field with a strong research background and exposure to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within industry or academia.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Demonstrated success in enhancing technical competence and driving process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and project management experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team to achieve common goals.
• Attention to detail and comfortable with critical thinking and decision making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with regulatory requirements for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Active participation in relevant scientific communities and/or publications in related fields.

What we offer in return

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

As Galderma's Global Center of Excellence for Aesthetics we have in Uppsala a unique edge as we have on our site the whole product chain from research and development to production and marketing.

Here our nearly 600 employees work on our world leading brands such as Restylane, Azzalure and Sculptra.

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment where both professional and personal development is encouraged.

We are based in modern offices and located just by the river (Fyrisån) in Uppsala only a 10 minute bike ride from Uppsala Central Station.

Next steps
We welcome your application via our company website CAREERS | Galderma. If you are currently an employee of Galderma, we welcome your application via our internal career site via Workday. Apply as soon as possible though no later than the 5th of July. The selection process is ongoing and the role may be filled prior the last application date.

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings.

Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

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