Application Development Scientist Pharma

Kingsport, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded in 1920 Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The companys innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms deep customer engagement and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation building and construction and consumables. As a globally inclusive company Eastman employs approximately 13000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport Tennessee USA. For more information visit.

Responsibilities

Eastmans Pharma Technology group within Care Solutions is seeking an Application Development Scientist to support Eastmans pharmaceutical portfolio of excipients and APIs by generating new technical data and providing customer technical support. This position will be onsite at our headquarters in Kingsport TN.

Develops fundamental understanding as to how Eastman ingredients behave in a Pharma excipient formulation.

Assesses chemical structure/performance relationships of Eastman ingredients delivered in a formulation or Pharma coating.
Becomes the focal point for all Pharma related technology development in North America.
Develops and maintains a network with independent institutions and with the technical centers of key companies in the Pharma industry. Actively participates in important industry events and conferences. Primary focus area is North America Region but specific knowledge transfer may be required globally.
Seeks gathers & distributes market intelligence contributes to the global technical knowledge-base through sharing of relevant learning & experience via call reports.
Monitors and communicates product developments relating to our existing & potential customer base and competitive landscape.
Through customer calls discovers customer unmet needs understands customer requirements and defines fitness-for-use criteria for specific Pharma (excipient) applications. Translates the fitness-for-use criteria to fundamental Eastman material characteristics. Leads proposal of final solution to customers and follows up on application trials.
Facilitates ideations & development projects in the innovation funnel.
Works closely with research & development marketing and sales during development and commercialization of relevant products.
Responds to technical inquiries applying fundamental application and formulation experience to resolve customer problems.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who can make connections between technologies manufacturing issues and customer needs.

PhD preferred or Masters/Bachelors Degree with a proven track record of success in the industry. The ideal candidate has a global perspective on the use of excipients
Minimum 5 years in relevant field of Pharma (Excipient) business; demonstrated commercial acumen
A creative team player with initiative good analytical and trouble-shooting skills able to work under minimum supervision.
Ability to influence without authority on cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
Experience working in multi-functional project teams and customer facing situations
Culturally aware and comfortable with international travel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
* Approx maximum of 50% travel - (North America Region including some International travel)

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health grow your wealth and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives
Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical prescription-drug and dental coveragepaired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
A robust menu of voluntary benefitsincluding vision optional life critical-illness protection and moreso you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools family-building assistance (adoption pregnancy and fertility resources) parental leave and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies
401(k) with a company matchplus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away
Eleven paid holidays one personal day paid time off and paid vacation to recharge celebrate or handle lifes moments.

Growth & Development
Access to mentorship learning resources and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman we invest in the whole youso you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future youre proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engagedworkplace where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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