R&D PhD ChemistPosition DescriptionTheR&D PhD Chemist will bring expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and will support all aspects of new and existing chemical process development, including technology transfer, scale-up, process safety, monitoring, and troubleshooting for small molecules.This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality, SHE) and external stakeholders to ensure robust, efficient, and well-controlled processes for existing products and new product introductions**.Key Responsibiliti**esLead laboratory development projects, including route scouting/development, proof of concept, crystallisation optimisation, and process safety assessments.Provide technical support for the manufacture of APIs and intermediates, with a focus on optimisation and troubleshooting.Identify and deliver process optimisation projects considering scale-up, manufacturing requirements, and Critical to Quality Attributes (CTQs).Utilise data monitoring and PAT tools (e.g., FBRM, Raman, IR) and introduce new technologies aligned with business needs.Partner with R&D analytical chemists and Operations engineers on NPI and scale-up activities, including customer engagement, troubleshooting, documentation, and campaign readiness.Support chemistry assessments for new products.Lead optimisation initiatives to improve throughput and yield in collaboration with Operations engineers.Support continuous process verification by collecting/trending data for commercial products, identifying OOT and Statistical Alert Events (SAE), and leading investigations with engineering and analytical support.Participate in manufacturing campaign performance teams.Lead and support quality and safety investigation**s.Required Skills & Experie**ncePhD in Organic Chemistry.Strong technical background in chemistry.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to work across a matrix organisation.Strong problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.Experience in project management, troubleshooting, and continuous process verification.Proficiency with root cause analysis and statistical tools.Knowledge and hands-on experience with analytical/diagnostic tools (PAT, chromatography) and process safety.Strong understanding of GMP, Quality, Health & Safety standards with a consistent compliance mindset.What We OfferCompetitive salary & annual bonusPension & private healthcareEducation supportCareer growth in a global organisation