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

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certifications and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Principal Research Scientist in Indianapolis, IN, to lead late-stage injectable drug development programs for a Biotechnology client. You will leverage deep knowledge of biologics, formulation, and device integration to advance candidates through IND/BLA readiness.

The role requires 10+ years in pharma/biotech with sterile injectable experience and strong scientific writing skills, plus the ability to mentor teams and coordinate with Regulatory,

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences; 10+ years in pharma/biotech with late-stage deliverables.
• Sterile injectable development from early stage to commercialization.
• Experience developing drug-device combination products under design controls.
• Strong technical writing capability and cross-functional collaboration.

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/Mentor junior scientists; lead matrixed project teams with Device, Quality, Regulatory.
• Scale-up and transfer of injectable drug product processes to clinical and commercial CMO/CDMO sites.
• Author and review high-quality technical reports, protocols, patents, and CMC modules for IND/BLA submissions.

Skills

Biologics knowledge

Injectables formulation

CMC regulatory understanding

Scientific writing

Team leadership

Education

PhD or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Yoh is hiring aPrincipal Research Scientistfor 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?

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.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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