Scientist, Discovery Pharmaceutics

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Job Sub Function:
Pharmaceutical Product R&D
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
San Diego, California, United States of America
Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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We are searching for the best talent for a Scientist, Discovery Pharmaceutics located in La Jolla, CA.

Purpose:
This laboratory-based role is focused on generating high-quality data to support Discovery programs across our synthetic portfolio, including small molecules, degraders, peptides, and oligonucleotides. In this position, you will design and complete experiments, provide technical insight to Discovery teams to inform molecular design and drug delivery strategies, and support the identification and selection of appropriate solid-state forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

You will also develop and manufacture conventional and enabling formulations to support pharmacology, pharmacokinetic, and toxicology studies. The successful candidate will thrive in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment and make significant contributions to innovative drug discovery programs.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory experiments, interpret data, and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and reports and maintain electronic laboratory notebooks in compliance with internal policies and quality standards.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and troubleshoot issues related to data quality, experimental procedures, or instrumentation.
• Leverage digital tools, data analytics, and computational approaches to enhance interpretation of experimental data, improve develop ability assessments, and accelerate decision-making in Discovery programs.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Analytical Sciences, or a related discipline is required

Required:

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on industry laboratory experience in formulation, preformulation, analytical testing, physicochemical characterization, or a related pharmaceutical sciences area.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC methods for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of drug substances and formulations.
• Ability to execute assigned laboratory studies using established procedures, generate reproducible data, and identify routine technical issues with appropriate guidance
• Ability to learn quickly, follow prescribed guidelines, and contribute to straightforward research tasks within a collaborative, matrixed team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to data quality, and ability to accurately document and communicate experimental results within the immediate team.
• Ability to conduct hands-on laboratory work safely and in compliance with internal standards, procedures, and documentation expectations.
• Basic proficiency with digital tools for data capture, analysis, visualization, and electronic laboratory notebook documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Preferred:

• Experience designing, manufacturing, and characterizing amorphous solid dispersions.
• Hands-on experience conducting small-scale crystalline form identification screens and using characterization techniques such as PXRD, DSC, TGA, and polarized light microscopy.
• Fundamental understanding of pharmaceutical science and preformulation, physicochemical properties.
• Scientific curiosity, accountability, and adaptability, with the ability to navigate evolving scientific challenges with initiative, leadership, and a strong drive to deliver results.

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the US is $76,000 to $121,000.

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