Process Development Principal Scientist

American Health Packaging; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Process Development Principal Scientist at Cencora, located in Juncos, Puerto Rico, leads cross-functional PD programs, guiding experimental strategy and major projects to successful milestones.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, quality assurance, and validation teams, ensure cGMP compliance, develop business cases, and mentor colleagues while driving scientific innovation.

Qualifications

• Lead scientific projects with cross-functional impact and drive milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead PD-related project management from planning to follow-up.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement projects.
• Develop business cases including technical and financial requirements.
• Ensure cGMP documentation and training compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues within the function/department.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

cGMP knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory compliance

Process development

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in scientific/engineering field

Master's in scientific/engineering field

Bachelor's in scientific/engineering field

Job description

Process Development Principal ScientistSkip to main contentWe use cookies and tracking technologies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and improve the website.# AmerisourceBergen is now Cencora! Explore our careers.Process Development Principal Scientist page is loaded## Process Development Principal ScientistApplylocations: Juncos, Puerto Ricotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R2611282Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details****Summary of Role:**To develop projects/programs and contribute to novel experimental strategies and scientific vision.**Responsibilities:*** Functions as a lead scientific resource with cross-functional impact.* Capable of managing and leading scientific projects which may involve cross functional areas.* Guides the successful completion of major programs by either functioning in a project leadership role or as the lead scientific/technical resource.* Decisions or recommendations impact the ability to achieve functional /departmental objectives.* Provides guidance in the resolution of scientific/technical issues within the function/department.* Works independently and integrates activities with other function/department.* Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives or assignments within the function /department.* Evaluates progress toward goals and achievement of milestones for work group, with limited additional oversight, may translate evaluation into appropriate action.* Anticipates complex technical problems and develops practical an innovative solutions.* Frequently develops novel processes or approaches to solve problems within a broad discipline within the work group.* Identifies and analyzes factors and trends outside immediate area that impact project or function/department.* Frequently introduces or creates new technologies and concepts.* Leads teams that contribute to the achievement of department/project/product team objectives.* Coaches, motivates and provides career and scientific/technical, advice to colleagues within the function/department.* Communicates and/or presents scientific/technical information formally and informally within area of expertise to a diverse set of audiences, including senior management and external scientific community.* Applies knowledge of drug discovery and development process to guide functions/departments. Act as scientific/technical expert within the function /department Leads the development of key scientific/technical Comments.**Location**: Juncos, PR **Shift:** Although main working hours are regular 8:00 am to 5:00 pm the candidate need the flexibility to support non-standard shift operations in a 7/24 format including extended hours and/or weekends as needed.**Education:**Doctorate PhD + 2 years of Scientific or Engineering experience OR Masters + 5 years of Scientific or Engineering experience OR Bachelors + 7 years of Scientific or Engineering experience.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Support all phases of inspection project management—from planning and implementation to monitoring, completion, and follow-up—ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and quality standards.* Lead PD related Project Management projects and activities, timelines and resources allocation.* Work in teams with multiple fields, including manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement projects.* Support the development of comprehensive business cases including technical and financial requirements.* Identify potential project risks, schedule changes, or resource constraints. Develop and implement solutions to maintain scientific efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.* Maintain strict adherence to domestic and international regulatory requirements, internal policies, and standard operating procedures throughout the project lifecycle.* Balance competing timelines and priorities, ensuring critical tasks are completed efficiently and project standards for quality and quantity are met.* Provide flexibility to support extended hours, non-standard shifts, and evolving project demands as needed.* Ensure activities follow cGMP procedures and are documented according to cGMP requirements including assigned training* Independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.* Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables* Applies lean six sigma, operational excellence and continues improvement in assigned projects.* Prompt and regular attendance to workplace.* Meet specific project team goals and timelines.* Develop project plans and strategies for implementation working with project managers and SMEs.This position is for a term contract supporting one of ECHO Consulting Group partners on site at their facility.