Process Development Senior Scientist

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with a diverse team of synthetic chemists, chemical engineers and analytical chemists to develop scalable synthetic processes utilizing solid phase peptide synthesis
• Drive technology innovation in solid-phase synthesis, purification, and characterization of synthetic peptides
• Support cGMP manufacturing and technology transfer to external contract manufacturers
• Advance enabling technologies to accelerate pharmaceutical development and to improve sustainability and process efficiency
• Ensure process performance through process understanding, modeling and characterization
• Contribute to drug substance development teams by providing experimental results, technical updates, documentation, data interpretation, recommendations, etc.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver regulatory documents and support regulatory filings
• Serve as a technical expert and keep current in the field of solid phase peptide synthesis
• Work independently in advancing projects and studies within required deadlines

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] OR Master’s degree and 3 years of scientific experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of scientific experience
• Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering with expertise in synthetic peptide process development
• Extensive hands-on expertise in the synthesis and purification of synthetic peptides produced by solid phase synthesis
• Experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry developing solid phase peptide synthesis processes and scaling/transferring the process into GMP manufacturing
• Familiarity with laboratory automation, data analysis and visualization techniques and tools
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications and research presentations
• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to achieve results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on complex projects