Description

Innovation Scientist II Pharma 

Job Summary

Sensient Pharmaceuticals is a leading global supplier of high-quality, innovative sensory excipients, including colors, coatings, flavors, and extracts for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.

The Innovation Scientist in the Pharmaceutical Business Unit develops excipients for dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products, managing new product development across color, flavor, coating, and extract platforms. This role involves independent project execution, formulation, testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer-focused solutions at bench, pilot, and commercial scale. Based in St. Louis, MO, the position supports projects across North America and Europe.

What you will do:

• Manage innovation pipeline and NPD projects, delivering commercially viable, application-focused solutions 
• Partner with technical and commercial teams to identify gaps and drive new product development 
• Oversee Stage Gate process, resource planning, and project execution 
• Deliver successful solutions across color, coatings, and flavor platforms to meet sales targets 
• Ensure launch readiness, including technical deliverables, study design, and accurate documentation  
• Build cross-functional relationships, transfer technologies, and develop application expertise (e.g., gummies, beverages, tablets) 
• Support commercialization through regulatory alignment, production transfer, training, and technical content development 

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Food Science, Biochemistry, or Chemistry related field 
• 2+ years of experience in new product development or technical ingredients in consumable goods. 
• Experience with formulation, development, and production of technical ingredients 
• Background in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, coatings, colors applications is a plus 
• Familiarity with processing equipment (e.g., fluid bed, coating systems, granulators, tablet presses) is advantageous 
• Strong adaptability, organization, time management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills required 
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, creativity, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems 

What you’ll get

• Competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your financial and personal well-being
• A comprehensive training program and continued learning opportunities to help you grow
• The chance to be part of a team that values creativity, curiosity, and practical innovation
• A culture that encourages you to take ownership of your work and make an impact
• Opportunities to engage with global teams and build meaningful relationships across disciplines

• This position is based on site at our location, where hands-on work, in-person collaboration, and access to specialized equipment are key to success.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors: 

Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 

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