Senior Scientist, Molecule Chemical Engineering

Job Description

The Chemical Commercialization Technology (CCT) department, part of our Manufacturing Division, seeks a self‑motivated individual to work in a highly collaborative environment with substantial technical responsibility and leadership of internal and external work.

The Senior Scientist, Engineering role leverages scientific and technical experience to develop safe and robust manufacturing processes through process characterization, technology transfer, validation, filing, and supply support of late‑stage projects in the small molecule pipeline.

The candidate will provide scientific expertise by learning and utilizing Quality Risk Management methodologies and tools for statistical design of experiments. This role involves hands‑on experimentation at the laboratory bench and kilolab scales in addition to technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities. The scientist will be expected to exhibit a mindset of safety and quality compliance, including following cGMPs, participating in risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices.

• Develop and execute experimental programs to address process design, robustness, and productivity issues.
• Perform laboratory and kilolab scale experimentation.
• Lead technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities.
• Apply Quality Risk Management and statistical design of experiments.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices.

Education Minimum Requirement: BS and/or MS with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience or a PhD in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated capability to develop and execute an experimental program to address issues of process design, robustness, and productivity.
• Highly effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to operate within a cross‑functional process development team.

• Experience performing lab‑based research/process development, including chemical reactions, work‑up, and crystallization.
• Experience leading regulatory file authoring, validation planning and execution.
• Experience guiding internal and external technical discussions.
• Familiarity with statistical design and analysis tools.
• Experience with process scale‑up and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot plant or factory.
• Familiarity with the application of cGMPs during pharmaceutical drug substance/product development and production.
• Experience with mathematical modeling, theoretical scaling calculations, and Quality by Design principles.

• cGMP Regulations
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Chemical Processes
• Chromatographic Techniques
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Process Characterization
• Process Scale Up
• Reaction Engineering
• Small Molecule Synthesis
• Technology Transfer

• Current Employees apply – qualified candidates may apply through internal portal.
• Current Contingent Workers apply – qualified candidates may apply through external portal.

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Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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