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Solid-State Chemist & Technical Project Lead | Pharmaceutical API Development
Kamnik, Slovenia
Germany +11
MSc in Chemistry and Biology, University of Zagrebinfo: Germany, Austria, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Portugal, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Swaziland
About me
Solid-state and pharmaceutical development specialist with 9+ years of industry experience. Expertise in crystallization, polymorph, salt & co-crystal screening, particle engineering and CMC development, combined with technical project leadership and client-facing CDMO experience.
Analytical ChemistryChemistryCrystallizationCrystallographyDrug DiscoveryMaterial CharacterizationProject ManagementPharmaceutical EngineeringTechnology TransferPharmaceutical DevelopmentParticlesSolid State Physics
Solid-State & Crystallization Development
Expertise in polymorph, salt and co-crystal screening, crystallization process design and optimization, solid-form characterization and selection, supported by interpretation of XRPD, DSC, TGA, FTIR, DVS and optical microscopy data.
Pharmaceutical CMC & Small-Molecule API Development
Comprehensive knowledge in CMC development for small-molecule APIs, including crystallization scale-up, particle engineering, powder characterization, dissolution testing and downstream process development within a global CDMO environment.
Technical Project Leadership & Client Management
Leadership of cross-functional API development projects, serving as primary client interface for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, evaluating RFPs, preparing technical proposals and coordinating technology transfer between international development sites.
Patent Assessment & Application
Authoring and co-authoring of patent applications supporting pharmaceutical development programs, including patent assessment and strategic IP contributions.
Analytical Characterization Techniques
Application of XRPD, DSC, TGA, FTIR, DVS and optical microscopy for solid-form identification, stability assessment and material characterization, as well as particle size distribution, specific surface area, density, flowability and hygroscopicity measurements.
Scientific Problem Solving & Experimental Design
Investigation of crystallization and solid-state challenges through targeted experimental studies, including reverse-engineering of solid dosage forms and evaluation of dissolution behavior in relation to solid-state and physicochemical properties.
Technology Transfer & Knowledge Management
Coordination of technology and knowledge transfer between international development sites, ensuring continuity of technical information, development history and project strategy.
Quality Control & GMP Compliance
Analytical testing and instrumental analysis in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical QC laboratories, supporting laboratory investigations and quality documentation.
Expertise in polymorph, salt and co-crystal screening, crystallization process design and optimization, solid-form characterization and selection, supported by interpretation of XRPD, DSC, TGA, FTIR, DVS and optical microscopy data.
Pharmaceutical CMC & Small-Molecule API Development
Comprehensive knowledge in CMC development for small-molecule APIs, including crystallization scale-up, particle engineering, powder characterization, dissolution testing and downstream process development within a global CDMO environment.
Technical Project Leadership & Client Management
Leadership of cross-functional API development projects, serving as primary client interface for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, evaluating RFPs, preparing technical proposals and coordinating technology transfer between international development sites.
Patent Assessment & Application
Authoring and co-authoring of patent applications supporting pharmaceutical development programs, including patent assessment and strategic IP contributions.
Analytical Characterization Techniques
Application of XRPD, DSC, TGA, FTIR, DVS and optical microscopy for solid-form identification, stability assessment and material characterization, as well as particle size distribution, specific surface area, density, flowability and hygroscopicity measurements.
Scientific Problem Solving & Experimental Design
Investigation of crystallization and solid-state challenges through targeted experimental studies, including reverse-engineering of solid dosage forms and evaluation of dissolution behavior in relation to solid-state and physicochemical properties.
Technology Transfer & Knowledge Management
Coordination of technology and knowledge transfer between international development sites, ensuring continuity of technical information, development history and project strategy.
Quality Control & GMP Compliance
Analytical testing and instrumental analysis in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical QC laboratories, supporting laboratory investigations and quality documentation.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentCroatianNative speaker
Project history
Lead cross-functional small-molecule API development projects across Process R&D and Analytical Development, coordinating project strategy, execution, risks, resources and client deliverables. Serve as primary client interface for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Evaluate client RFPs and prepare technical project proposals. Act as internal solid-state chemistry subject matter expert and coordinate technology transfer between international development sites.
Led solid-state development strategies for pharmaceutical candidates, including polymorph, salt, co-crystal and crystallization screening, solid-form characterization and form selection. Designed and optimized crystallization processes supporting API development and scale-up. Applied and interpreted XRPD, DSC, TGA, FTIR, DVS and optical microscopy data. Performed powder and particle characterization and dissolution testing. Conducted reverse-engineering investigations of solid dosage forms. Authored/co-authored 14 patent applications and provided technical leadership and mentoring within development teams.
Performed analytical testing and instrumental analysis in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical QC laboratory, supporting laboratory investigations and quality documentation.