Sr Analytical Scientist

Job: Sr. Analytical Scientist

Location: Glen Rock PA

Fulltime/ Direct Hire / Relocation Assistance

Job Summary:

• The Analytical Senior Scientist will be responsible for the design and development of new analytical testing methodologies and the management of testing to support assigned development programs. The Analytical Senior Scientist makes improvements to existing testing methodologies and processes. Contributes tactically and strategically to the division. The Analytical Senior Scientist coaches and mentors junior Associates.
• Ensures development of analytical methods and reports are produced in a timely fashion. Coordinates project activities with other Product Development functional areas. Reviews protocols results and reports for testing method development. Ensures smooth transition of new methods to Quality Control testing lab. Perform troubleshooting for routine methods as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Manage project testing support consistent with assigned development program requirements; contribute and represent Analytical R&D while serving on crossfunctional teams chartered to develop and commercialize new drug delivery products; interact effectively fulfilling functional responsibilities collaborating with functional counterparts & customers to assure overall project success.
• Draft R&D stability protocols consistent with the stage of the project.
• Development of new analytical testing methodologies which can be implemented for setting inprocess and final product specifications (assay impurity/related substances dissolution and residual solvents).
• Author method development protocols/ reports and assist with method validation/ verification/transfer to the Q.C. laboratory as applicable.
• Develop and troubleshoot stabilityindicating methods for drug products.
• Assist with the investigation of analytical testing results failures.
• Design & conduct analytical testing on lab and production scale materials; draw valid conclusions upon analysis of technical data from experimental testing expertise and literature references.
• Define test methodologies and requirements for specific analyte of interest; prepare test samples and conduct tests on inprocess intermediates and/or finished products as required to support development programs; make improvements to existing testing methodologies as necessary to support development or product improvement projects.
• Participate in the establishment of testing specifications and validation of testing methods thereof.
• Transfer analytical methods to QC chemists.
• Anticipate and proactively address potential lab method development method validation clinical regulatory and commercial testing issues during development.
• Support and contribute to maintaining office and laboratory environment consistent with LEAN 6S and all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure uptodate compliance with all training requirements; understands overall business strategy and plans while also working to execute responsibilities in accordance thereof.
• Make identifiable and beneficial contributions to continuous improvement; perform all duties safely and consistent with established company and divisional procedures and guidelines; actively comply with and endorse department divisional and company objectives.
• Responsible for following all relevant regulations (e.g. DEA FDA OSHA EPA DEP etc.) and company procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Benchmarks equipment and systems.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• B.S. in chemistry or related field with a minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical method development experience
• 10 years experience working with HPLC analytical methods for analysis of transdermal and/or solid oral dosage form experience; proven track record of successful analytical methods development leading to successful method validation
• 7 years experience in analytical method validation and preformulation analytical work in a pharmaceutical environment
• 7 years experience in an FDA regulated environment as well as familiarity with 21CFR Part 211 Federal regulations
• 5 years experience in analytical group supporting development of ANDAs & NDAs
• Skilled technical writer and experience in writing analytical method development and validation reports
• Organization skills
• Problemsolving and troubleshooting capability
• Highly experienced in FDA USP and ICH guidances/ monographs applicable to analytical testing
• Must communicate fluently in English and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Capable of performing duties independently with limited supervisory direction
• Ability to generate reports and make technical presentations to internal and external audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in order to meet company objectives
• Familiarity and aptitude with a wide variety of chemical analytical techniques and associated data analysis
• Promotes the use of safe work practices to ensure that AR safety standards are met on a daily basis
• Represents the organization in a professional and positive manner
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of statistical tools statistical process control Excel Word and PowerPoint computer packages