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 Marrone Michigan Manufacturing is seeking a Plant Manager for its Fermentation Facility in Bangor. This is a full-time job at the mid-senior management level in research.

Food Safety Net Services is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for its Plainwell, Mich., operation.

Description

JOB SUMMARY
The function of this position is to supervise laboratory operations performing testing of food products and environmental samples. This position is responsible for application and evaluation of approved techniques and methodologies used in analysis of food products. The Laboratory Supervisor will have frequent contact with the client base as well as review, reporting and interpretation of laboratory results in collaboration with the management team. The Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing of daily workload and staffing placement in the Laboratory area while working closely with the Laboratory Manager and Assistant Laboratory Manager.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise laboratory operations to maintain quality and efficiency as they apply to the laboratory area
• Accurately perform and interpret test results, notifying the Laboratory Manager of deviations
• Supervise training of new and current laboratory personnel in laboratory procedures and protocols as authorized
• Provided feedback for and participate in laboratory personnel reviews
• Report concerns of equipment failures and non-compliance of supplies and reagents
• Supervise quality control procedures and documentation to support compliance with ISO 17025 guidelines
• Participate as an interface for the laboratory client base related to communication of results generated in the pathogen laboratory
• Assist in the communication of all log entries
• Assist in inventory maintenance
• Perform internal audits of processes as directed
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
• Supervise non-routine projects as assigned
• Independently pursue working knowledge of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with the Food Safety Net Services Methods Manual, Quality Manual, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Safety Manual, and approved laboratory procedures
• Travel is required and at the discretion of management

SPECIFIC DUTIES and AUTHORIZATIONS
• Supervise all activities, including quality control records, forms, files, pathogen log, etc.
• Communicate directly with clients on laboratory results
• Ensure that the appropriate number of technicians are allocated are in the respective areas of the Laboratory; this will include shifting people when necessary
• Submit staffing schedules to the Assistant Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Manager
• Oversee the scheduling of lunch breaks to ensure there is no down time in the laboratory
• Oversee status of all results and reporting for clients as needed (including notification of out of specification results)
• Work closely with the Technical Supervisor in the constant maintenance of proper methodology in all areas of laboratory testing
• Directly involved in the training of laboratory personnel and maintenance of training records
• Alert Assistant Laboratory Manager of need for repair services for malfunctioning equipment
• Ensure that all required lab control samples are prepared as required by procedures by assigning staff as necessary
• Maintain visibility in all areas in order to be available to intervene where efficiency may be lacking
• Directly address client needs as required and in collaboration with the Assistant Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Manager as required

OTHER DUTIES
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises employees. Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, standard operating procedures and best practices. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at all times. Responsibilities includes training and mentoring employees; evaluate performance of assigned personnel, monitor performance action plans for employees, may interview applicants, improve operational efficiencies by focusing on customer service and maximizing production and profit; will direct work flow; maintain harmony in the workplace and professional business demeanor at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• BS degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or related field or;
• Graduate degree in Microbiology
• Two years minimum experience in an analytical testing laboratory required
• Three or more years experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures
• Familiarity with GMP , OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, and Compendium methods and procedure
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Designs work flows and procedures
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Manages project team activities
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Gives appropriate recognition to others
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self available to staff; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves organizational resources
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity - Strives to increase productivity
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work

Language Skills    
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills    
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability    
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Skills    
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of LIMS and Microsoft Office Products software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and arms, talk and hear
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Color vision and depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks

SAFETY
• Required to wear appropriate protective clothing
• Required to use appropriate protective equipment
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area

Perrigo Co. of Allegan is seeking a scientist for research and development.

Job Description
Provides technical support to assigned projects, using robust scientific methods which comply with standard operating procedures and scientific standards.  Works with limited direction.  As appropriate, may serve as a project leader to manage analytical support for projects with minimal supervision.

   1.    Prepare documents for regulatory filings (ANDA, NDA, ANDS).  Design experiments and provide data to support responses for FDA minor deficiency letters.

   2.    Perform physical and chemical testing on raw material, in-process, finished product and stability samples.  This includes documentation and review.

   3.    Successfully investigate and resolve analytical problems, project issues and deviations.  Accurately maintain all related documentation in compliance with SOPs.

   4.    Research, prepare and review technical documents, including but not limited to SOPs, drug master files, technical packages, vendor qualification, raw material and release and stability specifications, stability summaries, test methods, and certificates of analysis which conform to company standards.

   5.    Attend and present data at project-related meetings, interact with other departments and outside testing laboratories to ensure proper analytical testing.

   6.    Participate in cross-functional project teams, and exercise and build basic team effectiveness skills.

   7.    Utilize skills, established procedures, new methodologies, and experience to complete tasks; and provide formal and informal mentoring to junior team members.

   8.    Develop, validate and transfer non-complex to complex analytical methods.
Required Skills

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a variety of standard analytical instruments, such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV-Vis and AA.  

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of instrument software applications.  Familiarity with a variety of compendial references, including USP or European Pharmacopeia.  The ability to develop, document and execute analyses or experiments of moderate complexity, ensuring methods are robust and reliable.  

The ability to maintain high quality research documentation, analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports, qualification documents, SOPs or other technical reports is necessary.   

Must be able to work independently on multiple concurrent projects, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams.

Required Experience
These required skills are normally acquired through completion of a bachelor degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences combined with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in a cGMP or cGLP laboratory, or a master degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences combined with 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in a cGMP or cGLP laboratory.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a marketing analyst for its Portage operation.  This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in marketing in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Description
Position Summary:
The Marketing Analyst reports into the Director Marketing & Strategy and provides information, insight, and analysis regarding customers, markets, competitors, product preferences, and marketing practices and trends to support business decisions for existing and future products and services.
This person will be involved in the following:
• Preparing ROI analysis of all sales and marketing campaigns and sales activities
• Designing market research projects that answer specific business questions
• Developing and managing the marketing strategic tools (i.e. Buying Process, Market Map)
• Identifying and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) for multichannel marketing initiatives
• Establishing monthly, quarterly and annual reviews of the performance of the business in relation to the annual plan and key strategic initiatives
• Evaluating  market penetration and identifies new market opportunities
• Analyzing marketing metrics to identify cause-effect relationships between marketing actions and financial outcomes to increase profitability
• May compile and analyze statistical data on past sales and trends to forecast future trends and state-of-the-art changes
• Applying sound qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data and support recommendations
• Staying informed about developments in the environment that may impact the success of company products and initiatives (e.g., disease prevalence, healthcare treatment, and healthcare reform, social, political, and economic changes, etc.)
• Evaluates data and makes recommendations on marketing actions
• Participating in the development of materials for presentations and new approaches directed toward the expansion of all product lines

Desired Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
• Proven ability to plan and manage various research projects, evaluate demographics, competition, pricing, distribution channels and marketing outlets, etc., and successfully analyze and communicate findings to management
• Excellent listening and oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to complete tasks within tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• The ability to be flexible, open-minded, and adapt successfully to changing business conditions
• Strong analytical and data management skills with a high level of experience and skill with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must have the drive to succeed and the ability to learn, grow, develop and assume increasing responsibilities
• The ability to travel 5 – 10 percent of the time
• Formal project planning skills and experience with Access are preferred

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:
• Bachelor’s Degree or MBA (preferred), in business, marketing, finance, or other related field
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in at least one of the following areas (preferred within the pharmaceutical or diagnostics industry):
   --    Sales analytics
   --    Marketing
   --   Marketing analytics

Company Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of $12 billion, it has approximately 39,000 employees and serve customers in pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries.

Pfizer is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist for its Kalamazoo, Mich., operation.

Role Description
Research and develop vaccines for poultry. Perform laboratory studies on cell culture, bacteria and parasite culture. Perform serological assays in order to identify poultry diseases and develop vaccines to combat these diseases. Develop bacterial models of poultry bacterial diseases. Characterize bacteria of poultry importance, recover bacteria from clinical samples of the chicken, and optimize bacterial growth using different media
formulations.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:
B.S. in Microbiology, Biomedical Science or Veterinary Science or related

Minimum Experience:
5 years

Alternative Education / Experience:
M.S. in Microbiology, Biomedical Science or Veterinary Science, one year of experience.

Special skills:
Experience must include: Performing of assays and analyses associated with poultry diseases and bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella, Clostridium, Pasteurella and Haemophilus; Pathogenesis and recognition of clinical signs, sampling methods, and signs of infection associated with those pathogens. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Pfizer Inc.
Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. It also partners with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.

The Kellogg Co. is seeking a Food Technologist for its Battle Creek operation. This is a mid-senior level position in the field of science.   
                                          
Job Description
Kellogg Co. is always interested in hearing from talented Food Technologists. The leader who is hired for this position will support food process technology projects and programs including scale-up and introduction of new Kellogg products, product quality improvements, productivity increases, and capacity changes in Kellogg North America Manufacturing. Engage with the company as you impact its success as a technical resource to various functions within the company and provide high impact support to project teams. Innovate with the Kellogg Co. as you apply your range of knowledge to create and define new processes or operating procedures that lead to competitive advantage for the company.

What will I be doing?
In your role as Food Technologist you will be part of the company’s success by:

• Exhibiting innovation in discovery, evaluation, and advancement of new technologies in the area of food/process research and development, which can have a significant impact on new products and/or processes, improved products and processes, and capital spending avoidance.

• Converting developed formulas to production formulas for the manufacturing facilities.

• Writing and issuing plant test/start up plans and reports and being able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to stakeholders (plant and corporate) as appropriate.

• Leading or supporting new product ideas, ingredients, formulas, and processing as well as optimizing cost and efficiency on existing formulas and processes.

• Supporting the testing of ingredients and processes using Design of Experiments

What do I need to demonstrate?
As well as a hunger to learn and succeed in Research and Technology, to be considered for this position you must be able to meet the following requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Food Science, engineering, or related field.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, plan and coordinate project activities, communicate progress and challenges, and be a technical expert.

• Have flexibility to work beyond normal workday hours, shift work, and some weekends. Operation of process equipment is required.

Preferred:

• Leadership, cost consciousness, communication skills and diplomacy that will promote good relations with all facets of worldwide management and other technical and scientific disciplines in the effective execution of projects.

• Function effectively as a Project Team Member and Technical Expert.

• Internship in food or related field.

What else do I need to know?

• Traveling to manufacturing or test facilities 50 to 75 percent of the time.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

Covance of Battle Creek is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor.

Responsibilities of the Microbiology Supervisor are to supervise the activities of scientific and operational staff responsible for method development/validation projects and analysis of samples. Responsible for analytical data review, data management, and table generation, as applicable. All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Schedules staff and assigns resources.
• Identifies resource needs and coordinates installation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and space, as applicable.
• Reviews data, as applicable.
• Prepares technical report for clients, as applicable.
• Reviews cost estimates; compiles and provides revenue and forecast information to appropriate Covance staff, as applicable.
• Assures staff compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Develops appropriate training plans and ensures staff are trained.
• Develops expertise in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex equipment or software.
• Performs general human resources responsibilities, including recruitment activities, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities, recommends solutions, and implements action plans.
• May act as front line contact for internal and external clients.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.

Education/Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
• BS/BA degree in Science, or equivalent degree plus 3-4 years related experience. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Knowledge of appropriate regulatory agency guidelines.
• Working knowledge of laboratory operations and an understanding of the technical aspects of the laboratory and/or computers and computer software systems.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.

Experience
High throughput microbiology pathogen testing experience a plus.

Stryker is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for its Kalamazoo, Mich. location. This is a full-time job at the mid-senior level position in finance.

Job Description
The person hired to work in this position will :


• Provide support for the Corporate Office by providing in-depth analyses of key performance indicators, by tracking and benchmarking financial trends, and by significantly contributing to the forecasting, budgeting, and strategic plan process.

• Provide monthly analyses and communicate results to VPs, Directors, and Managers within the Corporate Office.

• Deliver high-quality, in-depth narratives of significant variances to prior year, budget, and forecast. Highlight trends and significant drivers of actuals and forecast.

• Communicate monthly results:
 -- Develop reporting package to highlight spending trends and savings opportunities.
 -- Set up monthly recurring communication meetings with VPs, Directors and Managers.

• Collaborate with Corporate Office VPs, Directors, and Managers to develop periodic forecasts and long-term plans.
 -- Ensure all business strategies and over-arching cross-functional goals have been depicted correctly.
 -- Ensure all costs are captured in appropriate cost centers.

• Review financials for accuracy including department expenses, balance sheet, cash flow and headcount. 

• Work closely with Director of Corporate Accounting to make sure all activities are booked and projected accordingly.

• Responsible for loading strategic plan, projections, and budgets into HFM.

Desired Skills and Experience
-- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
-- 4-8 years of financial analysis background required.
-- Financial forecasting experience preferred.
-- Proficient in Excel-- Hyperion experience preferred.

Stryker and its Surgical marketing team are looking for an experienced marketing professional. The candidate should have demonstrated success creating long-term marketing solutions within the healthcare industry.

Job Description
 The Associate Product Manager will focus on the blood products within Surgical and partner with our sales force to provide compelling and relevant insights and branding solutions with a focus on customers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, creative thinker with the ability to work cross-functionally to develop solutions for marketers across verticals. All candidates must have experience in a brand marketing environment as well as experience in the healthcare industry.
The incoming Associate Product Manager will plan, direct and coordinate the marketing of the Stryker blood products, and ensure that the assigned product/products are marketed in accordance with budgeted objectives and with respect to market maturity to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This role requires at least 45 percent of the time to be dedicated to travel outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where it’s located.
In addition, the core responsibilities are:
• Formulate and install sales promotion guidelines, methods and procedures and assist with the overall sales promotion and marketing programs.
• Prepare sales training and selling aids, literature and brochures and catalogue displays along with advertising or similar materials. In addition, may administer sales promotion projects such as sales contests.
• Originate new uses and markets for products and recommend distribution channels for them.
• Analyze competitive position of company products and recommends or supervise product styling, quality changes, inventory allocation, and price structures.
• Analyze and appraise the effectiveness of sales methods, costs, and results.
• Supervise, coordinate or recommend advertising programs and coordinates publicity and maintain contacts with agencies.
• Supervise or cooperate in market research programs.
• Recommend participation in industrial, scientific and other types of exhibitions and may develop direct mail campaigns and programs.
• Participate in or advise on label, package and product design, from a sales promotional standpoint.
• Prepare or cooperate in the preparation of sales forecasts and in development of projected selling expense budgets.
• Will participate in the sales and/or marketing training of others.
• Manage and/or facilitate functional input in the new product development process for assigned products.
• Submit periodic reports on areas of responsibility.
• Provide sales force with competitive and technical information on a timely basis.
• May evaluate the performance of 1 or more subordinate based on pre-established performance parameters.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated effective managerial skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• College Degree in any field.
• Fundamental Computer Skills.
• Stryker Instruments Sales Training Program.
• Previous experience in Sales/Marketing.
• Extensive Field Sales training or Instrument Sales experience.
• Internal Product Development training.
• Instruments marketing training program (4 hours).

The Perrigo Co. is seeking a senior research scientist for its Allegan, Mich., location. This is a full-time position.

Job Description
This hands-on position will work on multiple projects simultaneously involving multiple dosage forms.
Projects may include any combination of the following: new RX to OTC switch products, line extensions, sustained release projects, and reformulations. Along with related departments, the scientists will champion the formulation development, technology transfers (from formulation/lab scale to pilot plant and commercial scale), stability, scale-up, coordination of ANDA submissions and validation of all products.
The scientist will work very closely with the manufacturing operators and technicians to focus on process innovations and improvements.
The person in this position is responsible for leading product/process development, manufacture of clinical trial material, scale-up and commercialization activities for new immediate release and modified release solid oral dosage for multiple products and liquid oral dose products.
Lead the manufacture of Pivotal/Registration lots for new products.
Prepare or co-author Product Development documents for inclusion into the eCTD and Quality Overall Summary (QOS).
The Senior Scientist will be required to mentor junior level scientist and technicians in the design and execution of quality scientific experimentations to develop robust solid dosage and possibly liquid dosage form formulas.  
Will perform effective problem solving, resolution and implementation of process improvements in designated day-to-day operations and participate in large scope product/process development and projects.
This position will need to communicate effectively with the project manager and the larger development team and provide key timeline information, present data at team and departmental technical meetings.  

Required Skills
Must be knowledgeable of cGMP’s, understand tablet development and manufacturing and related equipment, have a strong ability to plan, organize, and execute projects, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with liquid, semi-solid and suspension products a plus.
Perform effective problem solving, resolution, and implementation of process improvements. Lead and/or collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex product development issues and respond to internal and external audits.
Offer innovative solutions to improve product development methods or solve specific technical problems.

Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or closely related life sciences discipline combined with seve to eight years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or a Masters degree combined with five to six years of relevant experience, or a doctoral degree Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or closely related life sciences discipline combined with one to three years of research experience in the pharmaceutical industry.