Vacant job

WeQuel is looking for a Scientist within Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to strengthen advanced pharmaceutical product and process control.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation, life-changing medicines while working at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation.

About the role

You will work within pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing environments, focusing on Oral Controlled Release and Immediate Release drug products across the full value chain – from late-stage development to commercial manufacturing.

In this role, you will strengthen product and process control capabilities by driving the development and implementation of enhanced control strategies using state-of-the-art PAT technologies for late-phase pharmaceutical products.

Your responsibilities

As a Senior Scientist in PAT, you will:

• Design, develop and deliver enhanced control methods using PAT, chemometrics and advanced process monitoring
• Perform hands-on laboratory work as a core part of the role
• Develop, validate and technically transfer PAT methods and tools
• Apply multivariate data analysis (MVDA) to support robust product and process control strategies
• Collaborate in cross-functional project teams and contribute to regulatory documentation
• Support digital initiatives within continuous manufacturing, including data science, predictive modelling, simulation and AI-driven approaches
• Promote a future-oriented, innovative mindset within process control and analytics

Required background

• BSc, MSc or equivalent in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or similar
• Experience with PAT within pharmaceutical or chemical industry, or postgraduate academic experience with strong industrial PAT focus
• Solid understanding of PAT techniques such as NIR, Raman and microwave spectroscopy
• Experience in PAT method development and implementation
• Strong competence in chemometrics and MVDA (PCA, PLS) using tools such as SIMCA, Python, MATLAB or PLS Toolbox
• Ability to document and present work clearly and concisely
• Strong collaboration, communication and leadership skills
• Understanding of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) principles

Meritorious experience

• GMP, GAMP, data integrity, change control and process safety
• Development of control strategies for commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Basic scripting skills (Python, MATLAB, R)
• Experience with digital control and monitoring systems (DCS, PAT management systems, APC, multivariate monitoring platforms)
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical process equipment and continuous manufacturing technologies

About WeQuel

WeQuel is a people-first consulting company built on the belief that we are equal. We work closely with leading companies within Life Science, offering experienced consultants, long-term partnerships and a modern, transparent way of working. At WeQuel, you are supported professionally, personally and commercially – with a strong focus on development, trust and long-term collaboration.