Scientist, Upstream Process Development

Job Description:

As a privately- owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life‑changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70‑year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

Scientist, Upstream Process Development position is a lab focused role in the Research and Development group at Ferring Microbiome. This role is focused on innovative research and early development of novel microbiome‑directed therapeutics and analytical methods.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

• Lead the execution of development and cGMP upstream manufacturing processes.

• Independently generate experimental designs using DoE to test hypotheses.

• Collect, analyze and interpret experimental results. Draw and present conclusions to team members in both written and visual formats.

• Troubleshoot and solve technical and equipment related challenges.

• Collaborate closely with other functions to enable effective and successful project execution.

• Organize, communicate, and present complex data to key stakeholders and senior management.

• Compile documentation (protocols, test methods, reports) to facilitate the tech transfer of early phase projects to internal and external stake holders.

• Contribute towards lab and equipment maintenance and cleanliness.

• PhD (0-3) master’s degree (3-5 years of experience) or bachelor’s degree (5-8 years of experience) in chemical engineering, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field.

• Experience in pharmaceutical GXP regulated work is highly desired.

• Experience with fermentation equipment preferably microbial, including SIP capable instruments.

• Ability and desire to work independently as well as in a collaborative team‑environment.

• Demonstrated technical writing skills required.

• Utilization of a continuous learning mindset to drive new technologies and solutions.

• Self‑motivated individual able to drive projects forward with accountability for required timelines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Organized and detail oriented.

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and m working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our “People First” philosophy.

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $108,000 to $120,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location.

Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance,…