Senior Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development (Onsite)

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Senior Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development

We are seeking applications for a Senior Scientist position available at the Rahway, NJ research facility. Join Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

In your role as Senior Scientist, you will be part of a team developing innovative analytical methodologies for early to late phase programs with application to drug substance and a broad array of drug product dosage forms, combination products and modalities. You would also contribute towards regulatory submissions to enable clinical trials. Your main responsibilities include:

• Driving solutions to analytical development challenges for synthetic small molecule, peptide and oligonucleotide active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical products using conventional and novel technologies.

• Designing scientific studies to inform the selection and deep understanding of synthetic routes, formulation compositions, and manufacturing processes.

• Implementing analytical methods for laboratory development, as well as release and shelf-life assessment of clinical supplies under good manufacturing practice (GMP) conditions.

• Providing leadership not only on drug development pipeline projects, but also innovative technology teams shaping analytical methods and tools of the future.

• Authoring regulatory submission documents and responding to agency questions across the project development lifecycle.

• Documenting work in a detailed and timely manner.

• Collaborating effectively with internal and external partners in a cross-functional environment.

• Presenting results of experiments and innovation efforts to project teams and at cross-functional forums.

• Engaging in the external scientific community, e.g. through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and publications.

Education Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must hold one of:

• PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related discipline (0-3 years post-degree relevant industry experience).

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline plus at least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline, plus at least 7 years of industry experience. 

Required Experience and Skills

• An effective collaborator with the ability to work both independently and in a cross-functional team to deliver on complex objectives.

• Understanding of technical problem solving, innovative research experience, and demonstrated ability to communicate scientific concepts through publications, patents, presentations, or other professional/scientific achievements.

• Excellent scientific communication skills (written and oral), demonstrated creativity, and effective interpersonal skills.

• Desire and ability to learn new concepts outside of core expertise and training.

Preferred Experience and Skills

While not required, experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:

• Experience with large molecule characterization (enzymes, peptides, oligonucleotides, bioconjugates, etc.).

• Chromatography (e.g. LC, GC) method development, analysis and troubleshooting.

• Other advanced analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry or dissolution.

• Data science and design of experiment principals.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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