Principal Research Scientist II Engineering - Material Sciences

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Material Science and Engineering Forum - Direct team to focus on project success, innovation and scientific branding
• Solid Oral Project Assessments - Assess and provide recommendations for all early phase solid oral formulations and manufacturing platforms to ensure resulting materials are appropriate for commercial manufacturing
• Provide proactive guidance on all early phase solid oral projects
• Define recommended material sampling locations, amounts and characterization tests
• Compile and maintain target material attributes to ensure commercial manufacturability
• Develop and implement models to de-risk project issues, minimize project development timelines and minimize material consumption. Specifically, population balance models
• Solid Oral Drug Product Project Development, DP engineer lead role and DPT Lead - Manage material science characterization lab and requests
• Supervise and train individuals executing tests
• Identify and maintain required material characterization equipment
• Advance Scientific Expertise - Stay current on emerging pharmaceutical industry trends
• Applies imagination and innovation to develop new technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering with 16 years of related work; masters degree in chemical engineering with 14 years of related work; PhD in chemical engineering with 8 years of related work experience.
• Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved product releases
• Interact well with diverse groups within function and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators
• Excellent oral & written communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)