Senior Scientist, Proteins, Analytical Development (1 of 2)

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Purpose: The Therapeutics Development and Supply (TDS) Proteins Analytical Development (AD) group is seeking two Senior Scientists to support our dynamic Analytical Development Separation Sciences team. The experienced and motivated Senior Scientists will be responsible for development validation and transfer of separation assays for protein biotherapeutics including but not limited to monoclonal antibodies bi- and tri-specific antibodies and antibody drug conjugates to be used in support of clinical and commercial development.

You will work and grow in an environment that values innovation leadership scientific excellence urgency and personal accountability.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop validate and transfer biochemical methods such as capillary electrophoresis (CE) and HPLC methods for characterization and quality control of biopharmaceutical products
• Serve as the analytical technical expert during method development investigations and regulatory inspections
• Seek and implement innovative technology and approaches for analytical method development to meet increasing analytical challenges for new modalities
• Lead one or more analytical projects and partner with process development scientists analytical integrator QC scientists to support programs ranging from early phase through late phase clinical development and commercial manufacturing
• Provide deep analytical expertise for programs ranging from early phase through late phase clinical development and commercial manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for methods processes and scientific procedures.
• Analyze and communicate complex data clearly and succinctly
• Write review and approve methods validation/transfer protocols technical reports SOPs and present data to peers and functional management
• Author/review relevant sections of regulatory filings including but not limited to INDs IMPDs and BLAs and address inquiries from the health authorities
• Contribute to improvement in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance

Qualifications / Requirements:
Education: Ph.D. with 2 years a masters degree with 5 years or a bachelors degree with 12 years of relevant biochemical work experience. Degrees in biochemistry or related scientific fields preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Strong Biochemistry background
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills for developing creative innovative solutions and meeting project objectives
• Proven scientific expertise with extensive hands-on experience in protein isolation and separation techniques including electrophoresis and chromatography
• Knowledge of method robustness DoE method design and familiarity with assay validation parameters
• Excellent organization communication presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills
• Excellent leadership interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred:

• In-depth large molecule Analytical Development experience with focus on Separation methods such as HPLC and capillary electrophoresis techniques
• Experience with commercialization of therapeutic proteins
• Must be meticulous highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks handle tight timelines and deliver quality data
• Ability to make timely decisions and operate efficiently in times of ambiguity

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