Exel
Senior Scientist II
Alameda, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$133k-$188kDetected 7 days ago
LogisticsClinical TrialsMass SpectrometryAnimal StudiesCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills
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61Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location.
- The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.
Responsibilities
- Develop safe, phase-appropriate processes for development programs in-house or at CDMOs.
- Facilitate process scale-up and manufacturing to supply drug substances for preclinical and clinical studies, and provide troubleshooting and problem-solving support for ongoing manufacturing projects.
- Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners, including logistics and planning, to integrate drug substance and raw material production into a robust supply chain.
- Collaborate with CDMOs to ensure materials are produced on time and in accordance with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and review drug substance manufacturing batch documents to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field, with at least 9 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
- Prepare and author sections of regulatory documents, such as NDAs, MMAs, and INDs, as required.
Skills
- Demonstrated track record of delivering results with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a collaborative approach.
- Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, particularly in process chemistry, is strongly preferred.
- Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
- Education/Experience:
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The base pay range for this position is $132,500 - $188,000 annually.
- Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan.
Compensation
- The base pay range for this position is $132,500 - $188,000 annually.
- The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location.
Company info
- Work independently or as part of a project team to evaluate synthetic routes and test alternatives that enable the scale-up of small-molecule drug substances and intermediates.
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