Principal Scientist, MSAT

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry.

Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.
Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

A Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Scientist ensures that a product can be consistently and reliably manufactured, bridging the gap between research and commercial manufacturing. You’ll be at the forefront of bringing innovative small molecule pharmaceutical products from the lab to patients.

An MSAT Scientist is a technical expert responsible for the lifecycle management of a manufacturing process. This means they are involved from the moment a process is transferred from process development to manufacturing, and they continue to support it throughout its entire life. Their main goal is to ensure the process remains in a state of control, is continuously improved, and is fully compliant with all regulations.

They act as the technical point of contact for the manufacturing floor, solving complex problems and driving innovation.

The duties of an MSAT Scientist are a mix of technical investigation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration:

• Technology Transfer and Process Scale‑Up: You will be responsible for a smooth and successful transfer of a manufacturing process from internal process R&D lab or external customers to the large‑scale manufacturing environment. This involves troubleshooting any issues that arise during the scale‑up and ensuring the process is robust.
• Process Monitoring and Continued Process Verification (CPV): You will analyze manufacturing data to monitor process performance, identify trends, and ensure the process is in a state of control. You’ll use this data to identify opportunities for improvement and to support regulatory filings.
• Deviation and Investigation Management: When a process deviation or a quality event occurs on the manufacturing floor, you are the technical lead for the investigation. You’ll apply your scientific and engineering knowledge to find the root cause and develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Process Improvement and Optimization: You will constantly look for ways to make the manufacturing process better. This could involve implementing new technologies, optimizing existing steps to improve yield or efficiency, or reducing costs.
• Documentation and Regulatory Support: You will write and review critical technical documents, such as protocols, reports, and regulatory filings. You’ll also be a key contact for regulatory bodies like the FDA during audits and inspections. Ensure all documentation complies with Veranova’s standards. Contribute to audit readiness and participate in quality audits with FDA, other regulatory agencies, and customers, as needed. Ensure work complies with all state and federal regulations, including GMP, DEA, FDA, etc.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry) with 15 years of experience or a PhD with at least 8 years of experience
• Serve as the subject matter expert for resolving complex technical issues and provide leadership in innovation and new technologies. At least 2 years leadership experience as a leader or manager of a technical or operations team
• Proven industry experience leading and developing technical areas (projects, people, and…