Sr. Process Chemist - Peptides

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Corden Pharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical, and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms:
Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well‑being.

Our People Vision
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

Acts to drive and demonstrate the technology for the planning and execution of development and implementation of chemical processes. Ensures that the chemistry is sufficient to meet goals on process yields, through puts, and QEH&S requirements. Responsible for sampling, labeling, and storage of raw material and intermediates.

• Executes experiments and syntheses of small molecules and peptides while working on a project team
• Performs peptide synthesis using commercial peptide synthesizers
• Conducts analyses of samples using established or routine methods
• Provides technical support to lab or plant processes
• Works effectively in a team‑oriented environment
• Presents work orally and in form of written development reports
• Adheres to GDP and SOPs in all aspects of work
• Independently plans and executes experiments, while working in a project team, toward development of viable commercial processes
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of technical issues and the requirements of a viable manufacturing process
• Executes procedures, processes, and methods for solutions to chemical and technical problems on a lab or plant scale
• Ensures that the chemistry is capable of meeting cost, yield, throughput, and QEH&S goals on assigned processes
• Leads a team to accomplish the development, transfer, or implementation of technology at a lab or plant scale
• Develops and supports scalable processes and provides technical expertise and support during lab or plant operations.

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES None.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Organic Chemistry and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Peptide experience preferred.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to develop bench scale laboratory procedures into step‑by‑step operating instructions for chemical operators. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as…