Sr. Scientist, Materials Science

About the role

The Materials & Biophysical Characterization (MBC) group within Pharmaceutical Analysis & Digital Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and technically focused individual interested in positively impacting our Company's pipeline from discovery through development and commercial launch.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 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.
• 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.
• 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 our Company's network such as Discovery Chemistry, Process & Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Formulations Sciences.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) polymorph screening and crystallization.
• Amorphous solid dispersion characterization.
• Modified release dosage forms.
• Automation and data science.
• Late-stage product development and regulatory documentation / filing.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Schedule

Shift Not Indicated