• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-22014

  Job Description

  General Summary:

  This Scientist will support Vertex's drug development programs by applying conceptual knowledge to understand various relationships between fundamental materials properties, pharmaceutical processing conditions, and final product performance and quality attributes. The role will have a proven track record of applying conceptual knowledge of materials science and engineering principles for own work and will demonstrate broadening knowledge of one or more relevant areas of solid state or engineering expertise.

  Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Characterize drug substance and drug product intermediates (i.e. powders) at particulate and bulk level leveraging fundamental pharmaceutical engineering principles to support
  • Design, validate, and implement advanced characterization techniques and predictive models in area(s) of specialization
  • formulation and process development
  • Designs and executes experiments independently
  • Troubleshoots a range of materials issues at the bench and applies corrective measures
  • Collates and interprets data systematically, and compiles results into clear conclusions or recommendations to guide project decisions
  • Explores the application of novel scientific and engineering approaches to problem solving in the portfolio
  • Participates in department/group discussions
  • Searches for opportunities to broaden impact within EMS and Pharm Science

  Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong, independent experimentalist
  • Exhibits strong chemical/materials engineering and materials science principles particularly related to pharmaceutical drug substance and drug product manufacturing
  • Ability to identify materials and engineering issues independently
  • Highly effective team skills
  • Proven productivity and experimental creativity
  • Effective communication skills with no guidance
  • Independently prepares presentations/reports and presents experimental data, conclusions and recommendations

  Education and Experience:

  • PhD in Chemical or Materials engineering or related Materials Science/Chemistry discipline with 0-3 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience with other degree levels

  In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

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  Company Information

  Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

  Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

  Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.

• About the company

  Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an American biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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