Manager, Scientific Affairs

West Pharmaceutical Services•Uwchlan Township, PA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. Who We Are: At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job SummaryThis role requires a strong level of situational agility to support across the West business in support of various functions and stakeholders in the organization. The role will be involved in managing scientific projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and drive scientific strategies with the goal of supporting the safety, efficacy, and appropriate use of the company's products and their intended use. The job holder will design and implement experiments, interpreting scientific data, and communicating findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. Engaging externally as a West scientific representative and or a subject matter expert with customers, regulatory authorities, and or a key opinion leaders, is essential to this role.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in the field of Science, Technology, or Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a scientific or regulatory affairs role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
Possess excellent communication and presentation skills
Has the ability to translate complex science into simple actionable plans that provide scientific guidance to internal teams that contribute to business success
Be proficient in Microsoft Office
Be aware of all relevant SOPs, as per Company policy, as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times
Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read & write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical or life science industry experience recommended

Responsibilities

Support development and implementation of scientific strategies aligned with business objectives
Provide scientific guidance to internal teams and contribute to strategic planning
Translate science into business strategy
Interpret and communicate scientific data to internal and external audiences
Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory agencies and business partners
Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and external scientific experts
Represent the company at standard setting organizations, scientific meetings, conferences, and industry events
Attend scientific conferences and meetings to stay up-to-date on the latest research and advancements
Leverage analytical thinking for problem-solving
Conduct independent research to support various projects, read various studies and scientific papers to gather accurate and relevant information
Stay current with industry standards and compliance requirements
Work collaboratively across departments
Provide training and education to internal teams about current scientific topics and research trends
Adhere to regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety rules
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs