Contract Process Chemist

Job Description

Our clientis searching for a dynamic Contractor Process Chemist to join the growing Process Research and Development team. The Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist will be able to follow programs as they proceed through development as supporting the overall drug substance development and manufacturing activities.

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate a proven track record of solving technical challenges while supporting GMP manufacturing.

• Solve technical issues related to drug substance manufacturing by providing hands‑on laboratory support within the chemical development group including process design, optimization, scale‑up, process intensification, process characterization, and spike‑and‑purge studies to bring a clinical phase program to commercial readiness.
• Work with external CMO/CRO teams to enhance/support their laboratory experimentation.
• Author internal technical reports based on in‑house laboratory research and provide critical review of similar reports generated at external CMO/CROs.
• Identify key knowledge gaps and execute plans to ensure process understanding is commensurate with a given program’s stage of clinical development.

• In-depth knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry.
• MS or PhD in organic chemistry with 5+ years (MS) or 3+ years (PhD) of industry experience.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience developing processes to produce small molecule pharmaceuticals from early to late‑stage development.
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast‑paced, highly‑matrixed work environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with organic chemistry instrumentation and interpretation including HPLC, LCMS, GC, NMR and applicable software (Chem Draw, Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Demonstrated proficiency to manage timelines by effective prioritization to meet project goals.

• Working knowledge with DSC, TGA, and XRPD instrumentation and familiarity with Mettler‑Toledo equipment.
• Demonstrated scientific contribution to the synthetic community evidenced by presentations and publications.
• Regulatory writing experience including IND/IMPD/NDA/MAA drug substance quality modules.

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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