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EVA Pharma is hiring Senior Scientist for the inhalation development team. The role will be responsible for hands-on formulation development, analytical characterisation, scale-up, and process validation of Generic Dry Powder Inhaler products — including capsule-based, blister-based, reservoir-based, dual capsule/blister inhalers, and generic nebulizers. The role requires deep technical expertise in powder engineering and inhalation science, with the ability to independently drive development activities. Key responsibilities: DPI Formulation Development  Design and optimise DPI, MDI & Nebulizer formulations for capsule-based, blister-based, reservoir-based, and dual capsule/blister inhalers  Develop and evaluate device-formulation compatibility across all inhalation platform types  Apply particle engineering techniques — micronization, spray drying, powder blending — to achieve target aerodynamic profiles  Develop generic nebulizer formulations alongside DPI programmes  Execute feasibility, prototype, and optimisation studies with full scientific documentation  Analytical Characterisation  Perform aerodynamic characterisation using NGI and DUSA for in-process and release testing  Apply laser diffraction and other particle sizing tools to characterise powder properties  Execute and interpret analytical data to guide formulation decisions and device selection  Support development and qualification of analytical methods specific to inhalation products  Scale-Up & Process Validation  Lead scale-up activities from lab to pilot and commercial manufacturing scale  Define and optimise critical process parameters using QbD principles, DoE, and FMEA  Execute process validation protocols and compile validation reports  Identify and mitigate technical risks through the development lifecycle  Tech Transfer to Manufacturing  Prepare technology transfer packages including formulation, process, and analytical documentation  Support on-site transfer activities at manufacturing scale and resolve technical deviations  Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure successful handover  Bioequivalence Support  Contribute to bioequivalence protocol design for generic DPI products versus reference innovators  Prepare formulation and device rationale sections required for BE study initiation  Support interpretation of BE data from a formulation science perspective  Scientific Guidance  Provide day-to-day technical guidance to 1–3 junior researchers working on DPI projects  Review experimental data, troubleshoot issues, and validate scientific conclusions  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of inhalation science, device technologies, and industry trends  Requirements Education:  PhD or Master's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field  Overall Experience:  8–10 years of hands-on experience in DPI development within the pharmaceutical industry   Technical skills:  Proven formulation experience across capsule-based, blister-based, reservoir-based, and dual DPI formats  Hands-on expertise with NGI, DUSA, and laser diffraction for aerodynamic characterisation  Particle engineering skills: micronization, spray drying, and powder blending  Scale-up and process validation experience for inhalation products  Experience preparing technology transfer documentation for manufacturing handover  Contribution to BE protocol design or study initiation for generic DPI products  Familiarity with QbD, DoE, and FMEA-based risk management