Principal Research Scientist

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Principal Research Scientist for our biotechnology client in Indianapolis, Indiana. This senior role requires deep expertise in injectables and drug-device combination products and will contribute to late-stage clinical trials.

You will characterize biologics, design formulation strategies for liquid parenterals, and mentor junior scientists while leading matrixed project teams across Device, Quality, and Regulatory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related scientific discipline.
• 10 years of progressive industrial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector with late-stage deliverables.
• Experience developing and evaluating drug-device combination products under relevant design controls.

Responsibilities

• Characterize biologic molecules to monitor stability and degradation pathways.
• Design and execute formulation strategies for liquid parenteral drug products.
• Participate in the technical integration of injectable formulations with device delivery systems.
• Train/Mentor junior scientists, lead matrixed project teams, and collaborate with Device, Quality, and Regulatory departments.
• Scale-up and transfer of drug product manufacturing processes to clinical and commercial CMO/CDMO sites.
• Author and review high-quality technical reports, protocols, patents, and CMC modules for IND/BLA regulatory submissions.

Skills

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences/related field

Job description

Yoh is hiring a Principal Research Scientist for our Biotechnology client in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role requires deep understanding of injectables (analytical and drug product process) as it relates to a combination product, and will be a key contributor for later stage clinical trials.

Job Functions:

• Characterize biologic molecules using advanced techniques to monitor stability and degradation pathways.
• Design and execute formulation strategies for liquid parenteral drug products.
• Participate in the technical integration of injectable formulations with device delivery systems.
• Train/Mentor junior scientists, lead matrixed project teams, and collaborate closely with Device, Quality, and Regulatory departments. Qualifications
• Scale-up and transfer of drug product manufacturing processes to clinical and commercial CMO/CDMO sites.
• Author and review high-quality technical reports, protocols, patents, and CMC modules for IND/BLA regulatory submissions.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related scientific discipline.
• 10 years of progressive industrial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector with late-stage deliverables.
• Experience developing and evaluating drug-device combination products under relevant design controls.

Estimated Min Rate: $150,000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $170,000.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

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