US_Scientist III / IV, Material and Analytical Sciences

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Scientist III/IV – a laboratory-based role within the Biopharmaceutics and Material Sciences department at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The Scientist will conduct oral drug product manufacturing activities and be independently responsible for the completion of batches. Additionally, he/she will investigate the root cause of manufacturing issues/delays due to mechanical failures and thereby accounts for proper maintenance of various manufacturing equipment. The Scientist will also extend ad-hoc support to global projects and be part of multidisciplinary team, serving as an acknowledged resource of oral drug product manufacturing and drug substance milling.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts various oral drug product manufacturing processes, including roller compaction, fluid bed granulation, tablet film coating, compression, and various milling operations for drug substances.
• Thoroughly troubleshoots manufacturing issues related to mechanical or formulation aspects and strategize with vendor for proper maintenance and calibration of instruments.
• Participates in and contributes to multidisciplinary project teams/sub-teams, and functions as an acknowledged resource in the field of expertise within and outside Material and Analytical Sciences (MAS).
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing technical memos and reports.
• Performs literature searches, maintains high level of expertise, learns and utilizes new techniques and technologies to enhance development capabilities; communicates progress via technical reports, presentations at scientific meetings and publications
• Demonstrates sound of technical proficiency in field; trains junior level scientists/staff in this field
• Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics
• Complies with applicable regulations, BI policies/procedures and performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
  

Requirements: ***Candidate will be hired at level commensurate with experience and education***

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes of oral drug products including milling of drug substances.
• Profound experience in troubleshooting of unit operations and resolving maintenance issues.
• Adequate knowledge of characterization of both drug substance and drug product; able to act for supervisor in his/her absence
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with a team in a deadline-driven environment
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations
• May require an ability to push, pull, lift and carry objects up to 50lbs.
• May require ability to wear a respirator

Requirements for Scientist III:

• Master´s Degree with three plus (3 ) years or Bachelor´s Degree with seven plus (7 ) years of solid oral formulation and process development experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Background from Chemistry, Physics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and systems with independence
• Ability to draft technical reports
• Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and interpretation thereof

Requirements for Scientist IV:

• Master´s Degree with six plus (6 ) years or Bachelor´s Degree with ten plus (10 ) years of solid oral formulation and process development experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Background from Chemistry, Physics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• Implements new experimental designs, strategies, explore new technologies, and independently design and execute studies.
• Plan and conduct laboratory experiments and evaluate and interpret data
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff
• Prepare technical reports with minimal supervision, publications and oral presentations
  

Compensation Data

Eligibility Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older.