Principal Process Chemist - Peptides

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to provide technical leadership in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. This role emphasizes the creative application of chemistry to design cost-effective processes, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, leading teams and conducting research to enhance manufacturing processes. If you are passionate about improving lives through innovative pharmaceutical solutions and possess a strong background in peptide chemistry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry with 5 years of experience required.
• Peptide experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams for peptide process development and implementation.
• Ensure chemistry meets cost, yield, and safety goals.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Process Development

Peptide Chemistry

Analytical Skills

Research and Development

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry

Job description

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing strong technical leadership and documentation support for development and manufacturing processes. Responsible for the planning and execution of multi-step syntheses from laboratory to full commercialization. Emphasis is on the creative application of a full range of literature and theoretical concepts from a diverse range of chemistry to the design and implementation of cost-effective processes for the manufacture of Corden pharmaceuticals. Works within a team-oriented environment with professionals from a variety of disciplines. Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, experimentation, and documentation for such purposes as process development, implementation, registration, validation, and process improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Ensures that the chemistry is capable of meeting cost, yield, throughput, and QEH&S goals on assigned processes.
• Leads large and/or multiple teams to accomplish the peptide process development, transfer, or implementation of technology at a lab or plant scale.
• Develops and supports scalable peptide processes and provides technical expertise and support during lab and/or plant operations.
• Responsible for supplying management with specific project data to facilitate the budgeting process for the development, transfer and/or implementation of technology.
• Develops and executes procedures, processes, and methods for solutions to chemical and technical problems on lab and/or plant scale.
• Conducts research and development in order to improve manufacturing processes.
• Possesses an individual area of technical expertise, which others consult them for advice on.
• Adheres to GDP and SOPs in all aspects of work.

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a positive attitude. Supports a positive, healthy, and flexible work environment that encourages employees and coworkers to develop their full potential and expand their horizons. Leads team in the development, troubleshooting, transfer, and improvement of chemical and analytical processes. Gives regular reports to and actively solicits feedback from management.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry, plus 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Peptide experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations,