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Job #03133

About our client Our client is a leading provider of advanced technologies as well as development, manufacturing and packaging services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer health companies in nearly 100 countries. Position Location Senior Scientist Somerset, New Jersey Salary Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Responsibilities 1) Provide technical expertise to assigned project teams 2) Define the technical activities (technical scope) that meet the needs of the customer and the company, in conjunction with the Line Manager 3) Represents the FRD Group at both internal team meetings and customer meetings relating to assigned projects that may be of diverse scope (including other technologies) 4) Coordinate with Analytical Services, Operations, QC, QA and other groups to ensure project requirements 5) Design and interpret experimental studies intended to provide supporting data or to resolve technical issues encountered during each project 6) Define technical objectives and conveys them to other members of the Project Team 7) Delegate or execute technical activities, lab work, etc. 8) Resolve technical issues and drive the completion of investigations that affect the technical scope 9) Make recommendations for various options that would resolve the issue including a preferred option 10) Work independently and supervise on an ‘as needed’ basis 11) Recognize key issues likely to affect successful and/or timely completion 12) Provide instruction and guidance to other members of staff who are provided to assist with technical work 13) Match work schedules in order to ensure timely completion of the required activities 14) Provide support to quote for new business by establishing a technical scope and work with other interested parties to complete the process in the agreed timeframe 15) Propose and implement recommendations to processes and procedures designed to increase efficiency, safety or quality 16) Support the progress of projects through the technology transfer process by providing technical summaries at key stages during the project as requested 17) Assign manufacturing duties 18) Provide technical support to the pilot plant by establishing the requirements for pilot plant batch manufacturing 19) Oversee the execution of studies available for consultation during clinical or commercial batch manufacture 20) Study revenue associated with each project phase 21) Be flexible with respect to project priorities and ensure that site and/or departmental business objectives are met 22) Complete development reports and regulatory support documentation as required 23) Maintain an awareness of current scientific practice that may have a relevance to the company 24) Provide other support (as required) 25) Comply with health, safety and environmental duties for the position 26) Maintain current training records for required procedures 27) Assist in the training, development and evaluation of R&D personnel 28) Comply with departmental and company policies Requirements 1) BS/MS in Chemistry/Pharmaceutics with related scientific experience (Ph. D. preferred) 2) Minimum 2 – 8 years experience in the formulation development of Rx/OTC oral dosage forms 3) Experience in liquid dosage forms, e.g. solutions, suspensions, emulsions, etc. 4) Experience in soft gel dosage forms