Associate Scientist

SCOPE


* Contributes to key elements of strategic development for projects within R&D


* Directly participates in the delivery of discovery projects, positively impacting the portfolio


* Presents unsolicited ideas to supervisor and/or team leader


* Works with greater autonomy and independently interprets data and proposes next steps


* Exchanges information and communicates efficiently

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


* Participates in the generation of high quality data in support of discovery activities, NME readiness and NME declaration.


* Provides functional developability support from HTL to LLO using state-of-the-art tools and approaches.


* Performs analytical testing using (but not necessarily limited to): HPLC, DSC, TGA, PXRD, PSD analysis, UV/VIS spectrophotometer, microscopy.


* Designs, develops and produces fit-for-purpose formulations (conventional and enabling) for pre-clinical studies.


* Conduct developability assessment to support small molecule discovery efforts (solubility, stability, solid state characterization and other related studies.


* Ensures that laboratory equipment is functioning appropriately.

In cases of malfunction or scheduled PM, coordinate with ELIS or directly with the vendors.


* Provides timely updates to supervisor, team leads or site leader.


* Be a point of contact for discovery chemistry, NCS, DMPK or Biology in support of analytical testing and formulation support.


* Proposes and develops innovative ideas to enhance capacity and capability of the team

QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES


* Knowledge of and working according to Environment, Safety & Health rules.


* Works under DDI principles



* BS or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or proven equal experience, with a strong understanding of Pharmaceutical Development and Analytical Sciences.


* English: Advanced knowledge


* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Type of contract: Fixed term