Lead Process Chemistry Scientist – API & GMP Development

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd.

Coventry (RI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Health Savings Account contributions

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead complex chemical development programs in a fast-paced Process Chemistry environment at its Coventry, RI location. You will provide scientific leadership across cross-functional teams and support API development for GLP toxicology studies and GMP manufacturing while delivering high-quality solutions to clients.

The successful candidate will blend deep expertise in synthetic/process chemistry with mentoring, project leadership, and strong

Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry or related field with 7–15 years of industry experience
  • Strong background in process chemistry and API development
  • Experience leading scientific initiatives and mentoring
  • Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and clients

Responsibilities

  • Lead and design experimental programs to solve complex chemical development challenges for client projects and internal initiatives
  • Apply advanced process chemistry and retrosynthetic analysis to support API development and process optimization
  • Plan, execute, document, and report experimental work in compliance with GxP, ICH, GMP and company standards
  • Serve as a scientific leader and mentor to junior scientists and cross-functional project teams
  • Manage and support multiple client projects, including leadership, reporting, and milestones
  • Support technology transfer activities and cross-site projects
  • Build strong client relationships and support audits and reviews
  • Stay current with emerging scientific technologies and apply innovative approaches to process chemistry

Skills

Process chemistry
API development
Retrosynthetic analysis
Mentoring
Client-facing

Education

PhD in Chemistry
MSc in Chemistry

Job description

Pharmaron is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead complex chemical development programs in a fast-paced Process Chemistry environment at its Coventry, RI location. You will provide scientific leadership across cross-functional teams and support API development for GLP toxicology studies and GMP manufacturing while delivering high-quality solutions to clients.

The successful candidate will blend deep expertise in synthetic/process chemistry with mentoring, project leadership, and strong

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