Sr. Scientist, Analytical R&D

Job Description

The Materials & Biophysical Characterization (MBC) group within Pharmaceutical Analysis & Digital Technologies is looking for a highly motivated and technically focused Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist. The successful candidate will 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 apply expertise in physical organic chemistry or materials science as part 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 of API and drug products. Additional expectations include building a strong internal and external network with academic and regulatory stakeholders, advancing a culture of scientific excellence and compliance, and collaborating with partners across Discovery Chemistry, Process & Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Formulations Sciences.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant industrial experience (non‑academic).
• OR Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.

• 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 communication skills.
• Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Assay Development, Bioanalytical Analysis, Biochemical Assays, Cell‑Based Assays, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Chromatographic Techniques, Crystallizations, GMP Environments, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Analysis, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC).

• Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) polymorph screening and crystallization.
• Amorphous solid dispersion characterization.
• Modified release dosage forms.
• Automation and data science.
• Late‑stage product development and regulatory documentation/filing.

• 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 communication skills.
• Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Assay Development, Bioanalytical Analysis, Biochemical Assays, Cell‑Based Assays, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Chromatographic Techniques, Crystallizations, GMP Environments, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Analysis, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC).

• Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) polymorph screening and crystallization.
• Amorphous solid dispersion characterization.
• Modified release dosage forms.
• Automation and data science.
• Late‑stage product development and regulatory documentation/filing.

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