Guarantor of the quality and safety of the drug, the medicinal chemist is present at all stages of the industrial process, from the discovery of the molecule to the marketing of the product. A process that spans an average of 10 years.
In the laboratory or in a production unit, she contributes to the development of drugs or the improvement of existing products. Integrated in a team of biologists, chemical engineers, doctors and veterinarians, she defines the composition of the products, chooses the form (capsules, tablets, syrup, etc.) and the packaging. She must take into account the ease of use, but also the requirements of conservation and safety. She sets up the manufacturing and control procedures. She has to produce a lot and quickly at the lowest cost.