Process Development Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ph.D. with 8 or more years of relevant experience; alternatively, an M.S. with 10 or more years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech settings; or a B.S. with 12 or more years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
• Strong background in the theory and practice of pharmaceutical chemistry.
• Demonstrated understanding of route scouting and mechanistic experiments.
• Experience with process characterization.
• Familiarity with process safety and technology-transfer protocols.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing CDMOs.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with piloting, manufacturing, and isolation of APIs across several modalities.
• Familiarity with analytical tools and various purification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative manufacturing development teams in designing and conducting laboratory experiments to optimize and characterize processes for Biogen assets, improving process understanding, robustness, and productivity.
• Design and lead experimental plans to advance the Biogen portfolio and guide project teams toward implementing safe, efficient, and robust chemical processes for drug candidates.
• Mentor less experienced staff and promote effective use of key laboratory instrumentation.
• Develop fundamental process knowledge to support the transition of chemical and biochemical processes from laboratory scale to manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Solid Form, Oligo, and Separations colleagues to develop knowledge and controls for clinical material supply and process characterization supporting regulatory filings.
• Communicate research results effectively in team meetings and participate in CMC activities, including authoring CMC sections of INDs.
• Interact with Contract Research and Manufacturing Organizations as project needs evolve; this may include travel.
• Initiate innovative research projects to improve fundamental understanding and control of Biogen processes.
• Represent Biogen professionally in external consortia and conferences.
• Engage, mentor, and prepare future leaders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• At least 15 days of paid vacation and additional end-of-year shutdown time off from December 26 through December 31.
• Up to 12 company-paid holidays and 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 401(k) program with company-matched contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
• Employee Resource Groups participation.
• Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, subject to individual, business unit, and company performance.