Senior Scientist, Materials Science

Job Description The Materials Science team within Analytical Enabling Capabilities is seeking a highly motivated and technically focused individual interested in positively impacting our Company’s pipeline from discovery through development and commercial launch. This position is for a Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist to be a key member of a team responsible for the physicochemical characterization of pharmaceutical materials including small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), chemical intermediates, peptides, novel excipients, drug-product intermediates, and drug products.

The candidate will utilize their expertise in physical organic chemistry or materials science as a member of cross‑functional teams to tackle scientific challenges related to crystallization, polymorph and salt‑selection, drug‑excipient compatibility, characterization of amorphous solid dispersions, and physical stability API and drug products. Additional expectations include building a strong network internally and across the external academic and regulatory community. The selected candidate will advance a culture of scientific excellence, a compliance mindset, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders across our company network within Discovery and Process Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences and our company Manufacturing Division.

Education Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline, with a minimum of (5) years relevant industrial experience. OR PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline.

Experience and Skills Required Expertise in materials science or physical chemistry with experience in materials characterization techniques such as X‑ray diffraction, thermal analysis, electron microscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, particle size analysis or powder property characterization. Strong academic record including publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings Self‑motivated, creative and energetic scientist willing to continually learn and solve complex problems.

Strong written and verbal communications.

• Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) polymorph screening and crystallization.
• Amorphous solid dispersion characterization
• Design and Characterization of Modified release dosage forms
• Integration of digital tools to experimental design and data analysis
• Late‑stage product development and regulatory documentation / filing.

Required Skills:

Analytical Method Development, Data Analysis, Innovative Thinking, Materials Characterization, Physical Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Technical Writing

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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