Vir Biotechnology
Senior Scientist I, Drug Product & Device Development (Temporary)
San Francisco, California, United States · Senior · Contract
No sponsorship$76k-$95kDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisComplianceProcess ImprovementHRIntellectual PropertyResearchExperimental DesignAnimal StudiesLeadershipCollaborationMentoring
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About the role
- Vir Biotechnology is looking for an accomplished Temporary Senior Scientist I (12+ month contract to start) to help advance our Drug Product and Device Development group.
- This Person will report to the Senior Director, Drug Product Process and Formulation
- This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with the expectation to be onsite 5 days a week
Responsibilities
- Design and execute in-house laboratory studies, including formulation screening, in-use stability studies, and analytical characterization, leveraging advanced experimental designs (DoE) and statistical methods
- Lead technical transfer of manufacturing processes at contract manufacturing organizations, managing cross-functional alignment and proactively addressing challenges
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technologies or methodologies to strengthen group capabilities
- Experience authoring development reports, batch records, SOPs, regulatory filings, or other documents
- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer.
- In this impactful role, you will take on technical leadership for the development of both liquid and lyophilized formulations across multiple biologic modalities, including support for clinical-stage process development and manufacturing initiatives.
- You will serve as a scientific representative for Drug Product on cross-functional program teams, collaborating across departments and external partners to ensure the successful progression of pipeline assets from early discovery through late-stage development.
- This role is a balanced mix of technical, hands-on laboratory work and leadership responsibilities, where you will independently design and manage formulation strategies for both internal and external projects while championing data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and cross-functional program support.
Requirements
- PhD with 5+ years, Master's with 8+ years' or Bachelor's with 10+ years' experience, in Biosciences, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Proficiency in experimental design (DoE), data analysis, and use of statistical programs for formulation screening and optimization.
- Strong working knowledge of analytical methods supporting formulation assessments
- Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior team members
Nice to have
- Demonstrated expertise in formulation and drug product development for monoclonal antibodies and biologics required
- hands-on experience with lyophilization strongly preferred
Compensation
- This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs.
Company info
- The expected hourly range for this position is $76.00 to $95.00 per hour.
- Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
- This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs.
- Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.
- Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology.
- Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes.
- We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.
- For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.
- Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN ® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease.
- We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission.
- We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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