Scientist III, Manufacturing Science & Technology

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Scientist III in Manufacturing Science & Technology to drive technical analysis and recommendations across product/process life cycles. You will research new technologies, support knowledge systems, and lead or contribute to technical projects with global MSAT teams.

The role emphasizes evaluating changes, regulatory interactions, and development of scalable manufacturing platforms, requiring strong scientific expertise and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with 3+ years of direct industry experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of direct industry experience.
• English fluency and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and approves minor/moderate change requests autonomously; assesses major changes for expert approval.
• Analyzes process/product data and prepares reports for Technical Expert.
• Provides troubleshooting, root cause analysis and guidance for technical transfer, validations, and analytical tests.
• Develops technical solutions for process optimization of analytical test methods.
• Assists in developing future-oriented Technology Platforms and maintains knowledge within MSAT teams.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and BI/external standards (EHS, VICH, GxP).

Skills

Agile Management

English Fluency

Willingness to Travel

Education

Master’s degree in scientific discipline

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline

Business (Supply Chain, Economics) preferred

Job description

Scientist III, Manufacturing Science & Technology

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and the opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. The Scientist III, Manufacturing Science & Technology will support BIAH products, processes and test methods with specialized technical analysis and recommendation throughout product / process life cycle. This role will explore and research new technologies to support future definition of innovative manufacturing platforms. The incumbent will support development and maintenance of technical body of knowledge for BIAH products and processes. This role will execute independent technical deliverables and appropriately sized technical projects as Project Leader or Project Contributor.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supports BIAH products and processes with specialized technical analysis and recommendation throughout product / process lifecycle:

• Evaluates & approves minor/moderate change requests autonomously; assesses major change requests and provide recommendation for expert approval.
• Analyzes process / product data and prepares reports in support of Technical Expert.
• Provides troubleshooting, root cause analysis and scientific guidance in support of other scientists and experts for technical transfer, manufacturing deviations, validations, analytical tests, etc.
• Provides technical input and support for questions received from Regulatory Authorities in various regulatory processes, e.g. geographical expansion of existing products, post approval changes on existing registrations.
• Develops technical solutions for process optimization/ improvement of analytical test methods with possible impact on cost of goods.

Explores and researches new technologies to support future definition of innovative manufacturing platforms:

• Researches and analyzes existing BIAH technologies to support definition of Technology Standards.
• Researches, assesses, and trends internal / external data sources to support Expert Position Papers.
• Investigates and assesses new technologies for potential use in existing or new manufacturing processes or quality control test methods; execute process/materials/methods improvements.
• Assists other scientists and experts in developing future-oriented Technology Platforms.

Supports development and maintenance of technical body of knowledge for BIAH products, processes and test methods:

• Continually develops and maintains an appropriate individual level of theoretical and practical expertise to respond to the needs of BIAH.
• Facilitates exchange of Technology expertise across global, network and local MSAT teams.
• Captures and maintains ongoing product / process knowledge within global, network and local MSAT teams.

Executes independent technical deliverables and appropriately sized technical projects as Project Leader or Project Contributor:

• Provides ad hoc support to Global Supply Lead in New Product Development CMC Development sub-team; if applicable, represents Global Supply/MSAT function in cross-functional teams such as development teams or project teams by actively participating, escalating concerns and inform MSAT management about progress and challenges.
• Responsible for technical assessment of user requirements, product or process changes.
• Develops, structures, and leads cross-functional streams / projects aligned with project management methodology.
• Proposes and manages scope, budget, schedule, and associated risks to deliver fully functional deliverables / projects meeting Customer requirements.
• Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements and BI / external standards (EHS, VICH, Corporate procedures, GxP etc.)
• Establishes & maintains communication tools (e.g. project charter, monthly reports) to effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensures and measures customer satisfaction along the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological sciences preferred) with a minimum of three (3) years direct industry experience.

OR

• Bachelor's degree required in scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological sciences preferred) with a minimum of six (6) years direct industry experience.
• Additional qualification in Business (Supply Chain, Economics) preferred.
• Professional Certification in Scientific field or Project Management preferred.
• Expertise in novel technologies or sciences is an advantage.
• Intense willingness to develop technical expertise at bench and production scale.
• Fluency in English required – additional language skills are an asset.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong interest for international/intercultural collaboration.
• Training and experience in Agile Management preferred.
• Ability to adapt communications and truly engage with diverse audience.
• Proven specialized/depth of knowledge in identified discipline.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).