The Perrigo Co. is seeking a senior research scientist for its Allegan, Mich., locaion. 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.
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