Senior HPAPI Process Development Scientist – Scale-Up

Piramal Pharma Limited; Riverview, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI research and manufacturing site in Riverview, Michigan, seeks a qualified Process Development Scientist to lead current and new synthetic pathways with analytical support. The role focuses on HPAPI handling, scale-up, and ensuring CGMP compliance while coordinating with clients and internal QA teams.

The candidate should possess a PhD, MS, or BS in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry with relevant pharma experience and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS or BS in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry with relevant experience in pharma.
• Experience in HPAPI environments and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the process development of current and new synthetic/process pathways including routine analytical testing (HPLC, NMR, XRPD, GC-HS, KF).
• Scale-up preparative HPLC purification and lyophilization of intermediates and final products.
• Maintain communications with clients and ensure their requirements are met.
• Ensure CGMP compliance and proper documentation for processes and products.
• Prepare reports and transfer processes into manufacturing with accurate notebooks and logs.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Analytical testing

HPAPI handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry

MS in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry

BS in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI research and manufacturing site in Riverview, Michigan, seeks a qualified Process Development Scientist to lead current and new synthetic pathways with analytical support. The role focuses on HPAPI handling, scale-up, and ensuring CGMP compliance while coordinating with clients and internal QA teams.

The candidate should possess a PhD, MS, or BS in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry with relevant pharma experience and excellent organizational and communication skills.