Senior Scientist II, Early Analytical Peptide Development, Synthetic Molecules

Responsibilities

• Efficiently lead and support new peptide product development, from an analytical perspective, while working with cross-functional areas to advance projects through the development pipeline.
• Support new peptide product development with advanced analytics to drive the pipeline and impactful research initiatives.
• Utilize understanding of a range of analytical techniques to conduct research and development studies related to synthetic-molecule drug substances, impurities, and impurity profiling.
• Independently develop and troubleshoot analytical methods.
• 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.
• Develop and implement analytical control strategies to help the advancement of drug discovery candidates.
• Raise the bar and be never satisfied with the status quo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences (with strong Analytical Focus) typically with minimum 12 (BS), 10 (MS), or 4 (Ph.D.) years related industry experience.
• Strong technical background in peptide 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 peptide 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.
• Practical knowledge of organic structure, functional groups, chemistry, and modern spectroscopic techniques as applied to small-molecule analytical analysis.
• 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.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.