Principal Scientist, Technical Project Leader

Experic, LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Experic, LLC is seeking a Principal Scientist, Technical Project Leader, to lead all technical activities associated with assigned projects. The candidate will collaborate closely with management to ensure all scientific aspects are addressed and will manage experimental activities.

A PhD in a relevant field with 3–5 years of experience is required, or a Master’s with 5–8 years of experience. The role offers flexibility in working conditions and competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $175,000.

Qualifications

• Strong protocol and report writing skills (writing sample preferred).
• Ability to collaborate with a GMP production group.
• Ability to read and author SOPs and Work Instructions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments to support formulation and process development.
• Manage experimental activities and assist in hands-on execution.
• Receive and analyze data using statistical tools.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical process control

Analytical methods interpretation

Strong presentation skills

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field + 3-5 years experience

Master’s degree + 5-8 years experience

Tools

Statistical tools

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description: Principal Scientist, Technical Project Leader

• Date
• Department: R&D
• Reports To: Chief Scientific Officer
• Location: Cranbury, NJ
• Classification: Full time
• FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Technical Project Leader (TPL) is responsible for all technical activities associated with assigned projects. This includes generating protocols, master batch records, and reports. The TPL collaborates closely with the project manager, operations leadership, and laboratory leadership to plan and execute all project activities. Externally, the TPL partners with customers to ensure all scientific aspects of the project are addressed, including proposing new scientific work, interpreting experimental data, and presenting results. This role requires strong awareness of all scientific project activities and proactive management of them.

Key Responsibilities

• Design experiments to support formulation and process development, and author the associated protocols.
• Manage experimental activities, with the potential to assist in hands‑on execution.
• Receive and analyze analytical, physicochemical, and manufacturing data using statistical tools, mathematical models, and spreadsheets.

Data Analysis Skills

• Effective data presentation through tables and graphs
• DOE (design of experiments) and factorial studies
• Capability analysis
• Statistical process control
• Risk & Quality Tools
• FMEAs
• Quality by Design
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, 6Ms)

Additional Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic analytical methods to properly interpret data
• Strong presentation skills for discussing experiments and data with customers
• Strong protocol and report writing skills (writing sample preferred)
• Excellent organization and data‑interpretation abilities
• Ability to work in both GMP and R&D settings, including operating effectively within R&D activities conducted in a GMP environment
• Ability to collaborate with a GMP production group
• Understanding of the appropriate level of quality required for different situations
• Ability to read and author SOPs and Work Instructions when needed

Desired Specializations (at least one)

• Process Development Spray Drying (formulation and/or process)
• Oral Solid Dosage Formulation
• Other relevant pharmaceutical, scientific, or engineering expertise
• Experience with purchasing, commissioning, and qualifying equipment is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field + 3–5 years of relevant industry experience OR Master’s degree (MS) in a scientific or engineering discipline + 5–8 years of relevant industry experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

SCHEDULE

• On‑Site 4 days a week and 1 day working from home

SALARY

• $135,000 to $175,000

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standard office environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office Environment (standing and sitting) requiring minimal physical exertion.

TRAVEL

• Domestic travel will be required less than 5% of the time.

The job demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations and for establishing performance standards. The percentage of time spent performing the various job duties is not absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross trained as shall be determined by the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. This document is not a contract for employment.

EXPERIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.