Supervisor, Early Pharmaceutics

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supervisor Early Pharmaceutics to support the successful delivery of formulation development activities while leading laboratory operations and supporting the growth of a talented scientific team.

This role is ideal for someone who combines basic knowledge with excellent operational management and a passion for creating a safe collaborative and high-performing laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day laboratory activities for assigned formulation projects providing guidance and support to scientists to ensure high-quality scientific delivery.

• Provide technical and operational support to Research Experts and project teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the required standards.

• Supervise project scope changes resource requirements workload planning and tracking of project activities.

• Support project management activities including budget tracking forecasting status reporting and delivery updates.

• Ensure laboratory practices comply with SOPs quality standards IOPs and Health & Safety requirements.

• Promote safe efficient and compliant laboratory operations.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance laboratory processes and ways of working.

• Support team development through regular coaching feedback and development discussions.

• Coordinate workload prioritisation and resource planning to support business and project needs.

• Act as a point of support for resolving laboratory project delivery and operational challenges.

Core Competencies Required:

• Laboratory Leadership Ability to organise and oversee laboratory activities while maintaining high standards of safety quality and compliance.

• People Management & Coaching Ability to support motivate and develop scientists while building an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

• Operational Excellence Strong focus on efficient laboratory practices process improvement and delivery of commitments.

• Project Coordination Ability to manage priorities track activities and support successful project execution in discussion with TTMs.

• Scientific Problem Solving Ability to apply formulation knowledge to support decision-making and resolve technical challenges.

• Communication & Collaboration Ability to work effectively with scientists TTMs project teams and senior stakeholders.

• Organisation & Planning Strong ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality and timelines.

• Safety & Quality Mindset Commitment to maintaining a safe compliant and responsible working environment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy Drug Delivery or a related discipline.

• 56 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience preferably in early formulation development or preclinical/analytical development.

• Experience managing or supervising laboratory teams.

• Experience supporting project delivery resource planning and laboratory operations.

• Excellent communication organisation and time management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced scientific environment.

• Experience with budget tracking forecasting or financial awareness would be advantageous.

• Commitment to continuous improvement scientific excellence and developing people.

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

• Additional languages (Italian German or French) are considered an advantage.

Target hire date: 1 October 2026

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité Evotec étudie à compétences égales toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy Evotec considers with equal competences all applications including people with disabilities.