Process Development Scientist

PharmaLex; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora seeks a scientist to conceive, design, and execute specific experiments contributing to project goals. Under supervision, you will implement robust data collection and analysis, ensure protocol compliance, and advance new methods.

You will also author reports and support cross‑functional teams with insights and collaboration. Responsibilities include data interpretation, staying current in the field, and developing protocols while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to motivate and supervise others; strong organizational skills.
• Fluent verbal and written communication; proficient in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with cGMPs and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, execute and evaluate experimental strategies.
• Ensure studies comply with protocols and guidelines; generate robust data.
• Design and monitor experimental plans under supervision.
• Analyze data, interpret results and assess project impact.
• Stay current with scientific developments and technology trends.
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to department initiatives.
• Author technical reports, regulatory documents, and invention disclosures.
• Lead or support safety, recruitment and mentoring activities.

Skills

Scientific analysis

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Project management

Change management

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

cGMP knowledge

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Doctorate

Masters + 2 years

Bachelors + 4 years

Job description

Our 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 conceive, design, implement and execute specific scientific experiments, which contribute to the successful completion of goals and/or projects under general guidance of supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Conceives and designs, executes or evaluates, and interprets experimental strategies.
• Provides input to new processes to generate robust and reliable data. Ensures that studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Designs, monitors or conducts experimental strategies with general guidance from supervisor.
• Provides data analysis and interpretation, and assesses impact of the data on the project.
• Keeps current in field of scientific expertise and areas relevant to their function.
• Monitors field of expertise, including literature and technology development, and communicates relevant observations.
• May introduce advanced scientific methods. Develops and implements new and novel protocols to address specific issues.
• May represent the department on project teams under supervision of a senior scientific staff member. May initiate productive collaborations within and outside of the department or company.
• Advises or assists others in experimental design and/or interpretation/diagnosis of data and implementing innovative remedies.
• Independently authors scientific reports, summary documents, complex regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents.
• Participates in external scientific community. May assume lead role in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees. May develop supervisory and mentoring skills.
• Develops and follows timelines for completing project team work.

Shift: Administrative

Location: Juncos, PR

Education: Doctorate OR Masters + 2 years of Scientific experience OR Bachelors + 4 years of Scientific experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in drug product manufacturing.
• Process Validation
• Writing technical protocols or reports.

Skills

• Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting skills. Advanced laboratory work skills.
• Ability to motivate and/or supervise the activities of others. Must be well organized, have multi‑task project experience, and be able to communicate and work well with other departments.
• Must have demonstrated skills and competencies in the following areas: Verbal communication, Written communication including technical writing skills, negotiation and conflict resolution, Analytical problem solving, Project management.
• Ability to be flexible and manage change. Computer literacy (Windows environment: Word, Excel, Power Point). Skills requiring the application of scientific theory.
• Creative skills in the design and performance of scientific experiments and interpretation of results. Strong knowledge of cGMPs. Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).

This position is for a term contract supporting one of ECHO Consulting Group partners on site at their facility.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Affiliated Companies

Echo Consulting Group Inc