Principal Research Scientist: Biologics & Injectable Devices

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

HSA Plan

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonus

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Principal Research Scientist for a Biotechnology client in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on injectable drug-device combination products, leading late-stage clinical deliverables, and mentoring senior scientists across cross‑functional teams.

The position requires deep expertise in analytical and formulation aspects of injectables, with collaboration across Device, Quality, and Regulatory groups.

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 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.
• 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

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related scientific discipline

Job description

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Principal Research Scientist for a Biotechnology client in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on injectable drug-device combination products, leading late-stage clinical deliverables, and mentoring senior scientists across cross‑functional teams.

The position requires deep expertise in analytical and formulation aspects of injectables, with collaboration across Device, Quality, and Regulatory groups.