Principal Scientist, Process Chemistry

Job Summary

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

A successful candidate will be joining a group of process chemistry scientists with broad deliverables, including designing and delivering manufacturing routes for drug candidates, driving innovative solutions to complex chemistry problems in the development phase, and executing independent research that supports R&D projects. Responsibilities include implementing new development and / or technology goals, managing and prioritizing laboratory projects, and communicating tactics for achieving overall R&D project goals. The candidate will also be responsible for the management and development of scientific staff as applicable. A Ph.D. in organic chemistry with at least 4 years of experience in process chemistry is required. Candidates must possess a proven track record of solving complex synthetic problems, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Principal Duties

• Demonstrate independent thinking by proposing and implementing new experimental designs and concepts; plan and conduct laboratory experiments independently; keep abreast of relevant literature and maintain a high level of expertise in own field; understand and manage IP position for a project.
• Contribute to defining R&D team goals and collaborate with scientists within and outside functional areas to achieve them; assume process chemistry responsibility for projects when assigned or demonstrate leadership initiative in technical expertise areas to enable the team to achieve project milestones.
• Identify new technologies and execute implementation to improve productivity and work processes; ensure integration of new technologies and department initiatives into daily work to enhance productivity.
• Effectively communicate own and team’s work; deliver project updates to department and R&D Sr. Management in oral or written forms in the context of project goals.
• Responsible for group supervision including coaching, mentoring, training, supervising, and developing staff when assigned; responsible for group productivity; participate in recruiting when needed.
• Take a leading role in maintaining visibility through presentations and publications.
• Demonstrate solid knowledge of overall business, competitive, and scientific issues of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Contribute to departmental administration; demonstrate fiscal responsibility with respect to cost of experiments, technologies, external collaborations, and travel.
• Ensure that all group members are trained and comply with applicable regulations and policies; perform all work in a safe manner; maintain proper records (notebooks, batch sheets, etc.) per relevant SOPs.

Job Qualifications

Skills Required

Job Type : Full-time

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