Associate Principal Scientist, Process Chemistry

Pharmaron • Coventry, RI

12h • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Principal Scientist is a subject matter expert within Process Chemistry and is responsible for solving highly complex chemical development problems for ground-breaking Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) development projects:

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or related field.
• Multi-year industrial experience within relevant role
• Evidence of experience in successful application of analytical / physical skill sets to resolve high complexity chemical problems
• Evidence of ability to effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary scientific teams
• Competency in the routine use of core instrumentation and laboratory techniques and higher end instrumentation and laboratory techniques.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present scientific findings to colleagues
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage projects effectively
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Design and execute core experiments, interpret results, and plan additional experiments in a timely manner to solve assigned problems of high complexity.
• Demonstrate expertise in the core chemistry laboratory skills required to support development and / or scale up of chemical processes
• Actively participate in the development of new technologies or methodologies
• Effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional project groups to ensure that scientific work is appropriately documented such that the broader collaborative inputs and efforts are combined to maximum effect in the production of reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Document and report results of all experiments in a manner consistent with department practices and governing policies, as applicable, which may include significant contributions to manufacture of API for GLP toxicology studies or for GMP manufacture of clinical supplies.
• Contribute to effective team planning and mentor less experienced staff on core functional technical and procedural matters as opportunities arise.
• Follow all key internal business practices and external regulations governing the role (e.g. GLP or GMP), and adhere to all corporate policies governing the business activities.

Benefits

• Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees