Senior Scientist

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Pharmaceutical Product R&D

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements.

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Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist to join our team in Gurabo, Puerto Rico.

The Senior Scientist is an experienced professional who applies scientific principles and industry knowledge to solve complex technical challenges.

This role leads a diverse portfolio of assignments requiring strong judgment, problem‑solving skills, and independent decision‑making.

The Senior Scientist leads and delivers medium‑ to high‑complexity projects and critical initiatives related to manufacturing, packaging, and cleaning validation.

Responsibilities include conducting technical studies, leading investigations, and driving process improvement efforts.

The incumbent maintains and applies expertise across key areas such as manufacturing operations, packaging processes, technology transfer, cleaning methodologies, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:


* Responsible for the assessment of technical projects to develop strategy, plan and their execution.

Coordinates project activities with site functional groups and other affiliates as required.

May lead projects of medium/high complexity.


* Initiates change controls and completes technical/validation assessments to changes owned by other functional groups.


* Develops and/or reviews validation protocols in compliance with applicable standards and procedures.


* Coordinate project activities and resources for the execution as per project plan.


* Lead and actively participate in technol...