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Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

Employer
Celgene
Location
Summit, New Jersey, United States
Start date
Sep 19, 2019

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Job Details

Req #: 1902622
Location: Summit, New Jersey, United States
Job Category: Technical Development
Work Location: 556 Morris Avenue 07901
Organization: Pharmaceutical Development
Employee Status: Full-time
Job Type: Regular

Analytical Development

Analytical Development is a science-driven organization dedicated to building in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of our products and their processes through well-designed analytical studies. We work in all phases of pharmaceutical development to oversee the analytical processes for drug substance and drug product development both internally and with external contract service providers. Our goal is to enable the establishment of specifications and robust analytical procedures that allow control of our drug substance and drug product processes to provide safe, efficacious and high quality products to the patients we serve.

Responsibilities for a Principal Scientist will include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Principal Scientist is responsible for the development and validation of analytical methodology for the characterization of our products and processes, the creation of fundamental product and process understanding, and the advancement of innovative approaches to drug development. Support for drug candidates across all stages of development and, as needed, within our commercial product portfolio will be required.

The Principal Scientist works with minimal supervision to carry out laboratory based de novo analytical methods development, chemical characterization studies and chemical stability characterization evaluations. Where required, activities will be performed in accordance with cGLP/cGMP regulations, established business processes and protocols, and applicable standard operating procedures.

The Principal Scientist will have organizational and interdepartmental responsibilities with regards to leading workgroups, cross-functional teams, strategy development/implementation/execution, and cultural initiatives.

  • Support drug substance process development including characterization of starting materials, intermediates, and final API.
  • Support drug product formulation and process development including characterization of the process and finished product.
  • Develop, optimize and validate analytical methods.
  • Support drug substance and drug product impurity characterization and identification.
  • Qualify/transfer analytical methodology to quality control and contract laboratories.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to scientific staff.
  • Develop, coach and mentor others.
  • Serve on and lead departmental, interdepartmental and project teams.
  • Report and discuss analytical results and conclusions both orally and in writing.
  • Write formal reports for inclusion in regulatory filings and support the generation of appropriate responses to questions from regulatory authorities.
  • Represent the company in discussions with regulatory authorities and alliance partners
  • Review analytical data for completeness and correctness.
  • Complies with Environmental Health and Safety Requirements.
  • Ensure that all facilities, equipment and personnel are and remain in compliance with cGLP / cGMP, FDA and EMA requirements, appropriate SOPs and corporate policies.
  • Contributes to the ownership and advancement of lab instrumentation, work processes, and procedures.


Skills/Knowledge in the following areas are required:

  • BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry (or relevant discipline) with required years of experience
  • Completed BS and minimum of 12 years; MS minimum of 10 years; or Ph.D. and minimum of 8 years in Chemistry (or relevant discipline) with pharmaceutical experience.
  • Fluency in synthetic chemistry, drug substance processing, formulation development, pharmaceutical processing with a deep understanding of pharmaceutical sciences related to drug product development
  • Mastery of chemistry with extensive expertise in measurement science.
  • Experience in the development and performance of analytical tests for a variety of drug substances and products (including solid oral dosage forms and injectables).
  • Knowledge of dissolution method development and testing, biopharmaceutical classification system, and IVIVC / IVIVR.
  • Strong statistical knowledge and capabilities.
  • Understands drug development and works to build CMC dossier for regulatory submissions as an author/reviewer.
  • Advanced skills in DOE, Lean and/or Six Sigma.
  • Familiar with modern laboratory equipment and automation.
  • Understands and applies Quality by Design principles when required
  • Advanced skills in PAT and chemometrics.


Additional Expectations of the Principal Scientist include:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills as a team member/leader in an environment where individual initiative, collaboration and accountability are valued.
  • A demonstrated record of scientific accomplishment, laboratory experimentation, publication and presentation.
  • Beginning to impact not just AD but multiple departments. This impact is achieved through leading groups and contributing to cross-functional teams.
  • An expert related to cGLP/cGMP and applicable FDA, EMA and ICH guidance.
  • Mastery of USP and other compendia and how they guide drug development decisions.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong capabilities in experimental design and execution.
  • Works independently and is a leader in the department.
  • Ability to provide scientific guidance, leadership, and training to others within the department.
  • Ability to supervise others directly and is a scientific leader/mentor within department and in wider organization.
  • An absolute commitment to and demonstrated proficiency in employee development.
  • External visibility and connection with outside scientific, regulatory, and trade organizations relevant to Celgene operating model. May present and publish to influence policy outside of Celgene.


About Us

COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PATIENTS WORLDWIDE

At Celgene, we seek to deliver truly innovative and life-changing drugs for our patients. Our vision as a company is to build a major global biopharmaceutical corporation while focusing on the discovery, the development, and the commercialization of products for the treatment of cancer and other severe, immune, inflammatory conditions.

"At Celgene, we seek to deliver truly innovative and life-changing drugs for our patients."

There are more than 300 clinical trials at major medical centers using compounds from Celgene. Investigational compounds are being studied for patients with incurable hematological and solid tumor cancers, including multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), triple-negative breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. As committed as we are to clinical accomplishment, we are equally committed to patient support, which is a guiding principle at Celgene. We believe all who can benefit from our discoveries should have the opportunity to do so. Celgene puts patients first with industry-leading programs that provide information, support and access to our innovative therapies.

Company

At Celgene Corporation, we’re committed to changing the course of human health through bold pursuits in science, life-enhancing therapies and a promise to always put patients first. As a global leader in biotechnology and CAR T cell therapy, Celgene is a place where employees can make a real impact on the lives of patients with unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

As we rapidly advance our next wave of innovative medicines, we announce the creation of a new global Clinical Development Organization to accelerate and optimize clinical development across our entire mid- to late-stage portfolio. Our commitments in this area will further establish the function as a center of excellence and enhance our strategic leadership in discovery, development and commercialization.

Recognized by Forbes in 2018 as a Top 10 World’s Best Employer and by Business Insider as the #3 Most Reputable Pharma Company in the World, Celgene offers a unique work environment where you can help build the business, while building your career in ways you may not have thought possible. We’re looking for innovative self-starters who want to improve the lives of patients worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.celgene.com/careers/.

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Location
Corporate Headquarters
86 Morris Avenue
Summit
New Jersey
07901
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