Sr. Scientist, Process Development & Technology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Process Development Scientist specializing in materials attributes and technologies to support the commercial manufacturing of cancer immunotherapies.

You will lead risk assessments, develop material trending programs, oversee process characterization and validation, and collaborate with QC on extractables/leachables and regulatory filings, ensuring safety and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years in materials science, preferably in biologics drug substance or drug product support.
• Experience with single-use manufacturing materials and ultra-low cold chain insulation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a materials subject matter expert.
• Evaluate change controls.
• Lead risk assessments.
• Develop material trending programs.
• Oversee process characterization and validation.
• Troubleshoot material issues.
• Drive process improvements through technological innovation.
• Collaborate with QC to evaluate extractables/leachables and contribute to regulatory filings.
• Maintain safety standards and support audits.

Skills

cross-functional collaboration

organizational acumen

excellent communication

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Role

Senior Process Development Scientist specializing in materials attributes and technologies, supporting the commercial manufacturing of Replimune's cancer immunotherapies.

Responsibilities

• serve as a materials subject matter expert
• evaluate change controls
• lead risk assessments
• develop material trending programs
• oversee process characterization and validation
• troubleshoot material issues
• drive process improvements through technological innovation
• Collaborate with QC to evaluate extractables/leachables and contribute to regulatory filings
• Maintain safety standards and support audits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• minimum 2 years in materials science, preferably in biologics drug substance or drug product support
• experience with single-use manufacturing materials and ultra-low cold chain insulation

Skills

• strong cross-functional collaboration
• organizational acumen
• excellent communication
• attention to detail

Preferred

• advanced degree

High-Value

• biologics manufacturing
• single-use disposable materials
• process validation
• cGMP compliance
• biologics/immune-oncology focus

Work Setup

on-site in Woburn, MA, with ongoing support for continuous improvement and regulatory readiness.