Principal Research Scientist

YOH Services LLC; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings

Referral Bonuses

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in Indianapolis, Indiana to advance injectable biologics throughout late-stage clinical development. You will characterize biologic molecules, design formulation strategies for liquid parenteral products, and integrate drug-delivery devices with formulations.

The role requires 10+ years in pharma/biotech, experience with sterile injectables, and strong technical writing to support IND/BLA submissions. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive industrial experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology sector with late-stage deliverables.
• Experience in developing sterile injectable dosage forms from early stage to commercialization.
• Experience developing and evaluating drug-device combination products under design controls.
• Strong technical writing capability and ability to work with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 submissions.

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Yoh is hiring a Principal Research Scientist for our Biotechnology client in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This role requires deep understanding of injectables (analytical, formulation, drug product process) as it relates to the vial and 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

• PhD or 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 in developing sterile injectable dosage forms from early stage to commercialization.
• Experience developing and evaluating drug-device combination products under relevant design controls.
• Success developing and transferring injectable drug product processes.
• Strong technical writing capability and a proven ability to effectively work with internal and external teams.

Estimated Min Rate: $150,000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $170,000.00

What's In It for You?

• 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.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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