Process Development Principal Scientist

We are looking for a Process Development Principal Scientist to work with process engineering, optimization, and scale-up activities. You will be part of a team of talented researchers to design scalable, cost-effective, and compliant manufacturing processes.

SUMMARY

To develop projects/programs and contribute to novel experimental strategies and scientific vision.

FUNCTIONS

-Functions as a lead scientific resource with cross-functional impact.

-Capable of managing and leading scientific projects which may involve cross functional areas.

-Guides the successful completion of major programs by either functioning in a project leadership role or as the lead scientific/technical resource.

-Decisions or recommendations impact the ability to achieve functional /departmental objectives.

-Provides guidance in the resolution of scientific/technical issues within the function/department.

-Works independently and integrates activities with other function/department.

-Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives or assignments within the function /department.

-Evaluates progress toward goals and achievement of milestones for work group, with limited additional oversight, may translate evaluation into appropriate action.

-Anticipates complex technical problems and develops practical an innovative solutions.

-Frequently develops novel processes or approaches to solve problems within a broad discipline within the work group.

-Identifies and analyzes factors and trends outside immediate area that impact project or function/department.

-Frequently introduces or creates new technologies and concepts.

-Leads teams that contribute to the achievement of department/project/product team objectives.

-Coaches, motivates and provides career and scientific/technical, advice to colleagues within the function/department.

-Communicates and/or presents scientific/technical information formally and informally within area of expertise to a diverse set of audiences, including senior management and external scientific community.

-Applies knowledge of drug discovery and development process to guide functions/departmentsAct as scientific/technical expert within the function /department Leads the development of key scientific/technical Comments.

EDUCATION

-Doctorate PhD OR PharmD OR MD [+ relevant post-doc where applicable] + 2 years of Scientific experience OR Masters + 5 years of Scientific experience OR -Bachelors + 7 years of Scientific experience.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

-Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes.

-Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment.

-Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate. Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.

-Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.

Demonstrated skills in the following areas

-Problem solving and applied engineering

-Basic technical report writing

-Verbal communication

Demonstrated Skills in the following areas

-Basic technical presentations

-Personal Organization

-Dealing with and managing change

-Technical (Equipment Specific)

-Analytical Problem Solving

-Computer Literacy

-Specialized equipment/process expertise

-Interacts effectively with variety of communication and working styles

-Ability to independently determine when additional internal resources are required to solve problems

-Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.

Demonstrated Skills in the following areas

-Schedule development

-Facilitation

-Collaboration

-Completion and follow-up.

-Ability to provide solutions to a large variety of technical problems of moderate to large complexity and scope.

-Problem solving skills requiring the application of scientific and theory and calculations and creative skills in the development of hypotheses and approach.

-Working knowledge of financial analysis tools.

-Ability to delegate and manage the project work of others.

Demonstrated Skills in the following areas

-Negotiation

-Persuasion and facilitation

-Collaboration

-Project cost development

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership and teambuilding

-Management of contractors and vendors

-Knowledge of theories and principles related to leading edge technologies.

-Advanced (industry level) technical expert in at least one specialty area.

-Ability to motivate and communicate visions/missions.

Demonstrated Skills in the following areas

-Advanced project management.

-Presentations to large groups.

-External networking.

-Personnel coaching and development.

*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*