Ph3Process Modelling Specialist – Spray Drying (Pharmaceutical CDMO) /h3 p1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants /p pFIS is a leading Italian company and one of the top players in Europe in the development and production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for the global pharmaceutical industry. With three production plants and more than 2.300 employees, for almost 70 years we have focused on research, quality, and sustainability. /p pFIS products improve the lives of millions of people: a responsibility we face with pride and passion. Join the team and become part of a company growing thanks to the commitment of those who live it every day. /p pWe are looking for a highly skilled bProcess Modelling Specialist /b to support the industrialization and optimization of spray-drying processes. The ideal candidate will have strong multi-year expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multiphase flow modelling, and process simulation applied to pharmaceutical powder production. This position is critical for developing robust, scalable spray-drying processes and ensuring product quality and operational efficiency during technology transfer and commercial manufacturing. /p pbKey Responsibilities /b /p ul liDevelop, execute, and validate CFD models (e.g., multiphase flows, particle dynamics, heat/mass transfer) to simulate and optimize spray-drying processes; /li liSupport process industrialization, scale‑up, and technology transfer from RD to manufacturing; /li liPerform process design, including atomization behavior, droplet drying kinetics, chamber flow patterns, and cyclone/collector efficiency; /li liApply chemical engineering fundamentals and applied kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena; /li liUse of mathematical models (both statistical first principles) to enhance process understanding and effectively develop / optimize/ scale‑up and troubleshoot processes; /li liInterpret simulation results and translate them into actionable insights for engineering, and production; /li liCollaborate with cross‑functional groups (RD, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing) to ensure model alignment with product and regulatory requirements; /li liContribute, applying mathematical models, to risk assessments, design of experiments (DoE), and process troubleshooting; /li liPrepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal teams and external partners. /li /ul pbRequired Qualifications /b /p ul liMaster’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field; /li liProven expertise in CFD modelling of complex fluid‑dynamic systems (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, STAR‑CCM+); /li liExperience in the following simulation areas: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Discrete Element Method (DEM), Population Balance Modeling (PBM); /li liStrong programming skills (familiarity with VBA, Python); /li liKnowledge and experience building mathematical, statistical first principles and hybrid models; /li liProficiency in statistical, machine learning, and AI methodologies is a plus; /li liKnoweldge of modeling and simulation software packages (e.g. Dynochem, gProms, Aspen+, Ansys Fluent, OpenFoam, MStar); /li liStrong knowledge of spray‑drying technology, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, and powder behaviour; /li liExperience in pharmaceutical or other tightly regulated production environments (food, biotech, fine chemicals) is highly desirable; /li liSolid understanding of process scale‑up, industrial equipment, and process controls; /li liAbility to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑specialists; /li liStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills. /li /ul pbPreferred Skills /b /p ul liExperience with population balance modelling (PBM) and particle size distribution simulation; /li liFamiliarity with cGMP, QbD, and regulatory expectations for pharmaceutical manufacturing; /li liKnowledge of data analytics tools (Python, MATLAB, JMP) for model integration and validation; /li liExposure to continuous manufacturing or advanced process technologies. /li /ul pbSoft Skills: /b /p ul liAnalytical and Problem Solving - Able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems using appropriate information and determine causes and possible solutions; /li liTeamwork and Communication - Ability to work well on project teams and communicate clearly; adjusts communication style as appropriate for the audience; timely and effectively communicates with senior management; technical writing skills to support contributions to and authorship of technical documents; /li liOrganization – Exercises good time management and prioritization skills to balance multiple project and departmental objectives. /li /ul h3Seniority level /h3 pMid-Senior level /p h3Employment type /h3 pFull-time /p h3Job function /h3 ul liResearch /li /ul h3Industries /h3 pPharmaceutical Manufacturing /p pReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at F.I.S. - FABBRICA ITALIANA SINTETICI S.p.A. by 2x /p pGet notified about new Process Specialist jobs in bMontecchio Maggiore, Veneto, Italy /b. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr