Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development

Job Description

Join Our Companys Rahway Animal Health Team
Our Companys Global Animal Health Research & Development (R&D) division is a pioneer in the discovery development and registration of medicines products and therapeutics for animals. To strengthen the team responsible for our global initiatives we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist to join our R&D team.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Scientist within our companys Animal Health Formulation Group is responsible for the development of variety of different dosage forms (oral topical injectable implant etc.) and related processes across all stages of development.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated scientist with an outstanding scientific track-record and passion for pharmaceutical product development. This individual will use innovative approaches to support both early and late-stage development candidates including screening design and development of formulations defined by robust drug product compositions and processes.

Other responsibilities include statistical experimental design & data analysis authoring of technical reports regulatory submissions and patent applications. Active participation on formulation development teams while interfacing with other functional areas (e.g. project management manufacturing quality regulatory affairs) and external partners to drive project milestones will be required.

The candidate should have strong communication skills good interpersonal and collaboration skills an ability to multitask and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Material Science Chemistry Pharmaceutics

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience developing formulations

• Demonstrated ability in independently designing and conducting experiments and analyzing data

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideas

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical pilot plants

• Experience in formulating pharmaceutical products

• Experience in solid oral dosage form processing technology such as granulation tablet compaction and film coating desired

Animal Health
Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine dedicated to preserving and improving health well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the worlds food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers consumers animals society and our planet.
Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals we offer veterinarians farmers pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals vaccines and health management solutions and services. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries while our products are available in some 150 markets.

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This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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