Post Doc intravitreal drug delivery(m/w/x)

# Post Doc intravitreal drug delivery ## The Position We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Drug Discovery Science CMC group in Biberach. The Biberach campus includes a thriving community of postdocs and PhD students. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and establish new technologies for intravitreal drug delivery of New Chemical Entities (NCEs) including peptides. You will help to foster a collaborative research environment that facilitates exchange of knowledge and ideas. Your research will be focused on scientific, practical and project specific questions and new methodologies that align with the goals of the department and contribute to Boehringer-Ingelheim’s innovative and growing pipeline. This position is limited for 2 years. Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "Post Doc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates. ## Tasks & responsibilities * In you new role, you will develop extended-release formulations for intravitreal application of NCEs. * You will be responsible for analytical characterization of these formulations including dissolution testing and particle characterization. * With your expertise, you will prepare the usage of these formulations for in-vivo studies in animals. * You will screen for new technologies for intravitreal extended-release formulations and actively support research project teams. * You will support the interface to other disciplines such as DMPK, pharmacology, pharmaceutical development, toxicology, and medicinal chemistry. * You will strongly contribute to the scientific society by publications and presentations. ## Requirements * PhD degree in pharmaceutics, chemistry, or related disciplines with extensive publication record and extensive experience in the field of formulation of New Chemical Entities or peptides * Hands-on knowledge in formulations for extended-release and long-acting injectables (e.g., microparticles obtained from spray-drying, hydrogels) and their analytical characterization * Knowledge and experience with intravitreal drug delivery, especially for extended-release formulations * Knowledge of NCE Research and/or early Development is a plus. * Ability to think creatively and critically with strong strategic planning * Ability to independently conduct novel research, from conceptualization to optimization to implementation * Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills * Fluent in English written and spoken