Senior Scientist I - Early Analytical Development, Synthetic Molecules

Responsibilities

• Efficiently lead and support new synthetic modality product development, from an analytical perspective, while working with cross-functional areas to advance projects through the development pipeline.
• Utilize understanding of a range of analytical techniques to conduct research and development studies related to synthetic-molecule drug substances, impurities, and impurity profiling.
• Initiate new areas of investigation that are scientifically meaningful, reliable, and can be incorporated directly into a research or development program.
• Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
• Process, interpret, and visualize data to facilitate project team decisions.
• Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities and maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
• Responsible for method development, testing procedures, and implementation of analytical control strategies to help the advancement of drug discovery candidates.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical/Organic/Medicinal) or Pharmaceutical Sciences typically with minimum 10+ (BS), 8+ (MS), or 0+ (Ph.D.) years related industry experience.
• Strong technical background in synthetic molecule (e.g. small molecules, synthetic RNA/DNA, synthetic peptides, etc) development with excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with HPLC analysis and method development preferred along with expertise and fundamental understanding of spectroscopic techniques as they relate to synthetic molecule development and small molecules.
• Comfortable discussing organic chemistry topics within analytical R&D and with partner functions.
• Hands-on experience with synthetic organic chemistry preferred.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience in the use of computerized data handling systems.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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