💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Scientist

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Cpl
📍 Swords, Dublin, Ireland
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Location
Swords, Ireland
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Posted
June 26, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Principal Scientist – API Process Development (Swords Campus)

About SK pharmteco
Global CDMO specializing in small-molecule APIs, with facilities in Korea, US and Ireland. The Swords site has over 60 years of experience in API development, scale-up and commercial manufacturing.


Role Summary


Seeking an experienced Principal Scientist to lead API process development within a fast-paced CDMO environment. The role involves designing, optimizing, and scaling chemical processes for APIs and intermediates from clinical to commercial stages, while mentoring scientists and collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead end-to-end API process development (route scouting, optimization, scale-up and GMP manufacture).



  • Partner with clients and internal teams to define strategies, timelines and deliverables.<...