Senior Scientist, Materials Science

About the role

The Materials Science team within Analytical Enabling Capabilities is seeking a highly motivated and technically focused individual interested in positively impacting our Company's pipeline from discovery through development and commercial launch. This position is for a Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist to be a key member of a team responsible for the physicochemical characterization of pharmaceutical materials including small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), chemical intermediates, peptides, novel excipients, drug-product intermediates, and drug products. The candidate will utilize their expertise in physical organic chemistry or materials science as a member of cross-functional teams to tackle scientific challenges related to crystallization, polymorph and salt-selection, drug-excipient compatibility, characterization of amorphous solid dispersions, and physical stability API and drug products. Additional expectations include building a strong network internally and across the external academic and regulatory community. The selected candidate will advance a culture of scientific excellence, a compliance mindset, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders across our company network within Discovery and Process Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences and our company Manufacturing Division.

Responsibilities

• Physicochemical characterization of pharmaceutical materials including small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), chemical intermediates, peptides, novel excipients, drug-product intermediates, and drug products.
• Utilize expertise in physical organic chemistry or materials science as a member of cross-functional teams to tackle scientific challenges related to crystallization, polymorph and salt-selection, drug-excipient compatibility, characterization of amorphous solid dispersions, and physical stability of API and drug products.
• Build a strong network internally and across the external academic and regulatory community.
• Advance a culture of scientific excellence, a compliance mindset, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders across Discovery and Process Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Manufacturing Division.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline, with a minimum of (5) years relevant industrial experience. OR PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills

• Expertise in materials science or physical chemistry with experience in materials characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, electron microscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, particle size analysis or powder property characterization.
• Strong academic record including publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
• Self-motivated, creative and energetic scientist willing to continually learn and solve complex problems.
• Strong written and verbal communications.