Senior Scientist, Chemistry

** Job Description*
* Our company is currently seeking an exceptional individual for a technical leadership position within the Supply Analytical Sciences (SAS) - Analytical Chemistry in Development and Supply (ACDS) organization located at Rahway, NJ, USA.  The successful candidate will be joining a group of innovative scientists with broad deliverables ranging from API analytical troubleshooting to drive lead-time reduction and efficiency gains in support of our company's World Class Supplier and Operationalizing Quality goals.  

The Senior Scientist position is a laboratory-based scientific track role in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment. The incumbent will be expected to influence external sites in our Company's world-wide Manufacturing network in identifying, implementing, and troubleshooting laboratory test methods and workflows as well as material for ensuring compliant, robust, and responsive supply.

The incumbent will:

+ Author analytical procedures, development and validation protocols and reports, technical reports, experimental designs, regulatory submission documents, etc.

+ Perform investigations with strong technical troubleshooting skills.

+ Provide documentation/technical input during inspections and audits (Regulatory and Internal) and have a working knowledge of data integrity.

+ The individual will also be responsible for technical training of staff, as needed, on analytical techniques and problem solving.

+ A strong technical background with excellent problem‑solving skills, solid leadership abilities, strong knowledge of cGMP and Data Integrity are considered essential, as these will be key attributes necessary to facilitate the ability to influence change in efforts to realize Our Company's World Class Supply vision.

** Education Requirements*
* + MS in Chemistry or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience;

+ or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* + Working knowledge of analytical techniques used in commercial testing of raw materials, intermediates, and drug substances.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as flexibility to work in a dynamic environment (internal and external communications)

+ Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with flexibility and sensitivity in dealing with different cultures.

+ Self-motivated to take ownership and accountability of issues and drive them to completion.

+ Ability to quickly adapt to changes and develop appropriate plans for managing risks.

+ Willingness to travel abroad

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Have working knowledge of developing various analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography, and spectroscopy) and product specification to support drug substance development and registration.

+ Have a fundamental knowledge of synthetic (organic) chemistry.

+ Have working knowledge of API development and commercialization.

+ Have experience working with contract manufacture organizations and/or contract research organizations.

+ Experience working in cross-functional teams.

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* Required Skills:

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* Adaptability, Analytical Method Development, Chemical Proteomics, Chemical Synthesis, Chemometrics, Chromatography, Data-Driven Decision Making, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics, Motivation Management, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Protein Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Synthetic Biology

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* Current Employees apply HERE ($6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ($4020.htmld)

** US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:*
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