• Job Description

  Req#: R245428

  Job Description

  Sr. Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development

  The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group has an opening for a Senior Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. Join us 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 through analytical characterization, imaging tools, and data analy­sis. You would also contribute towards regulatory submissions to enable clinical trials.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • 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 across the project development lifecycle lifecycle, as well as responding to agency questions.
  • Documenting work in a detailed and timely manner.
  • Collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.
  • Presenting results of experiments and innovation efforts to project teams and at various 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 the following:

  • PhD Degree in Chemistry or related field plus at least 0 years of pharmaceutical industry experience by May 2024.
  • Master’s Degree in Chemistry or related field plus at least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience by May 2024.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related fields, plus at least 7 years of industry experience by May 2024

  Required Experience and Skills

  Candidates must have:

  • A proven record of strong technical problem solving and innovative research experience, supported by scientific publications.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

  Preferred Experience and Skills

  Candidates should have:

  • Chromatography (e.g. LC, GC) method development, analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Other advanced analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry or dissolution.
  • Experience in data science.

  We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

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  Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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  U.S. Hybrid Work Model

  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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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”.

  Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

  Expected salary range:

  $107,600.00 - $169,400.00

  Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.

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  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Relocation:

  Domestic

  VISA Sponsorship:

  Yes

  Travel Requirements:

  10%

  Flexible Work Arrangements:

  Not Specified

  Shift:

  1st - Day

  Valid Driving License:

  No

  Hazardous Material(s):

  Yes

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