Principal Scientist Tech Services

Lannett Company, Inc.; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lannett Company, Inc. seeks an experienced technology transfer and process development professional to lead studies for solid-dosage products, transfer technology, and support manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes data integrity, documentation, and collaboration across the network to achieve project milestones. The candidate will design experiments, oversee batch execution, and contribute to regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety requirements while mentoring

Qualifications

• 15+ years pharmaceutical manufacturing in solid-dosage formulation, process development, and tech transfer.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Pharmaceutics.
• Strong English writing and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct studies for solid-dosage products under SOPs and FDA/ICH guidelines.
• Lead batch manufacturing and in-process sampling/testing; provide technical input.
• Provide technical evaluation and support for API and excipient projects.
• Author GMP documents (MBRs, PBRs, Validation protocols/reports) and control strategies.
• Write eCTD sections and respond to agency information requests with clear justifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups across the network to meet timelines.
• Mentor junior scientists and lead cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Project management

English writing

Technical writing

MS Office

Data management systems

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Pharmaceutics

Tools

Master Control

SAP

Job description

Technology Transfer, Process Development, and/or Commercial Support

• Design and conduct studies for solid-dosage products (qualification of new equipment and new materials, process development/improvement/scale-up, and technology transfer) in compliance with established SOPs, FDA/ICH guidelines, DEA regulations and safety requirements.
• Performs scientific literature searches and evaluations as required.
• Provides analysis, evaluation and initial interpretation of varied data including technical assessments of products and manufacturing processes.
• Performs root cause analysis for product/process related investigations. Uses judgment, creativity, and sound technical knowledge to obtain and recommend solutions.
• Provide technical evaluation and/or batch execution for alternate source projects for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s) and excipients.
• Effectively leads technicians and technical associates in conducting batch manufacturing and in-process sampling/testing.
• Provides off hour on-call support to manufacturing.

Documentation

• Author/Review GMP documents (MBRs, PBRs, Validation protocols/reports, SOPs) and generates change controls.
• Author/Review development documents (MBR, Protocols, Control Strategy Reports, and Investigation/Assessment Reports).
• Write eCTD sections and provide written justifications and answers to complete response letters and information requests from agencies.
• Ensure all documents are maintained in a complete and orderly manner.
• Maintain integrity of records, documents, and data at all times.
• Follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Author technical assessments for required standalone data analysis and present to upper management
• Author statistical rational with proper tools applied
• Review eCTD sections for accuracy and data integrity
• Approve documentation in managers absence
• Attend meetings and speak on behalf of manager in their absence

Other

• Provide Validation critical process parameters.
• Provide Manufacturing, Validation, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs groups with technical input.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups across the network to achieve project goals and meet the timelines.
• Prepares and presents data and recommendations at internal and cross-site meetings.
• Lead effective cross-functional meetings.
• Takes personal responsibility for defining, communicating, and implementing decisions in support of project objectives.
• Motivate and improve the performance of others through mentoring. Review the work of lower-level technical staff.
• Identify and lead department initiatives to build or optimize internal systems.
• Provide guidance and necessary training for manufacturing personnel for new/optimized processes/products.
• Provide timely effective resolution to manufacturing problems of a technical nature.
• Mentor Jr. Scientists and act/fill in for lead in absence
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• 15+ years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in solid-dosage formulation/process development, manufacturing support, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Pharmaceutics

Specific Skills

• Possesses project management and facilitation skills and technical competence.
• Competent in English (both written and verbal). Excellent technical writing skills with attention to detail and verbal/written communication skills. Able to generate high quality technical documentation (Protocols, Reports, MBRs, etc.).
• Proficiency with MS Office. Knowledge of data management systems (Master Control, SAP, etc.) commensurate with job expectations are preferred.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical solid dose manufacturing concepts. Knowledge of pharmaceutical GMPs and regulatory requirements (FDA, DEA, OSHA).
• Possesses applied knowledge of root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques. Able to apply statistical analyses and experimental design techniques.
• Demonstrate adherence to company policies/procedures, compliance/regulatory mandates and quality requirements.
• Team Player with great communication skills. Able to lead effective cross-functional meetings when deemed necessary.
• Ability to cross boundaries and sites

Physical Requirements

• Business travel less than 5% anticipated
• Will be required to wear a variety of PPE (e.g. PAPR, loose and/or tight fitting respirators, etc.).