Process & Formulation Scientist
Date: 27 Feb 2025
Location: Netherlands
Company: terumoeuro
At Terumo, we enhance lifesaving medical technologies for the benefit of society. Are you eager to contribute to people's health and patients' wellbeing? We'll challenge you to become a master in your field of expertise. You can invest your talents in balance with your personal aspirations - live and work in harmony. Built on our Japanese origins; we are driven by respect, ownership and continuous improvement. It is at the heart of everything we do. This is how we make a difference in the lives of patients, customers and associates.
Department Info
Our team specializes in developing innovative solutions for interventional radiologists treating oncological conditions. Terumo offers a comprehensive range of interventional oncology products, focusing on Access, Loco-regional Treatments, and Endovascular Embolization. Learn more about Terumo Europe’s Interventional Oncology unit here.
Job Summary
As a Process and Formulation Expert, you will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and validating formulations and processes for medical devices. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that all solutions meet regulatory standards, manufacturability requirements, and project goals. Your expertise will drive innovation from early-stage research to commercialization.
Job Responsibilities
- Product Development – Design, develop, and optimize formulations, processes, and quality controls to ensure product safety, effectiveness, and performance.
- Regulatory Compliance – Ensure adherence to FDA, MDR, and other industry regulations, preparing required technical documentation.
- Technical Documentation – Own and maintain comprehensive reports, validation plans, protocols, and specifications that support product development and regulatory submissions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Lead projects with Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D teams to facilitate the transition from development to production.
- Experimental Design & Analysis – Conduct internal and external experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings for process optimization.
- Subject Matter Expertise – Act as an SME in key areas such as sterilization, biocompatibility, packaging, statistics, process validation, and formulations, supporting projects and audits.
- Equipment & Process Innovation – Lead initiatives to acquire and introduce new equipment to enhance development capabilities.
- Training & Supervision – Train R&D associates and production operators on new or updated procedures.
Profile Description
Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent industry experience) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 3-5 years in formulation development within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of formulation science principles and product development processes.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with medical device standards and regulatory requirements.
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Skilled in data analysis, experiment design, and result interpretation.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration and regulatory documentation.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
Languages: Fluent in English; Dutch is preferred.
Offer
At Terumo, we offer more than just a career—it’s an opportunity to make a tangible difference while growing personally and professionally within a high-performing, supportive team.
- Competitive Rewards: A salary and benefits package designed to recognize and reward your dedication.
- Inclusive Team Culture: Join a diverse, respectful, and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.
- Growth Opportunities: Benefit from comprehensive professional development programs tailored to your growth.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a hybrid work model that allows you to balance office and remote work effectively.
- Engaging Recruitment Process: Interact with our hiring managers and enthusiastic team members to explore your potential at Terumo.
Contact Person
Jarne Jans – Talent Acquisition Business Partner EMEA
www.linkedin.com/in/jarnejans
Terumo Europe is a core player in the EMEA healthcare market. We are a strong actor of the Terumo Corporation (Japan), producing, distributing, marketing and selling a vast range of medical devices. Terumo Europe EMEA headquarters and production facilities are located in Leuven (Belgium) with sales and marketing offices across the EMEA region.