Scientist II
Piramal Pharma Ltd
Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director, Analytical R&D, the Analytical Scientist II conducts complex chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products. Executes proficiency in development and transfer/verification/validation of test methods for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products for strength, impurities, and identity.
Job description
Job Overview
Reporting to the Associate Director, Analytical R&D, the Analytical Scientist II conducts complex chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products. Executes proficiency in development and transfer/verification/validation of test methods for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products for strength, impurities, and identity.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts complex chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, packaging components, finished products, microbiological, and stability samples by internally developed and compendial test methods.
- Executes proficiency in development and transfer/verification/validation of test methods for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products for strength, impurities, identity, and dissolution by HPLC, GC, dissolution, KF, spectroscopy, and traditional quantitative analysis.
- Recognizes and reports out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product problems; recommends solutions.
- Maintains and troubleshoots analytical instrumentation as needed.
- Clearly and accurately communicates the results of work by creating documentation of the testing/analysis and obtained results.
- Prepares and assists in filing regulatory documents in support of internal projects and may provide communications with outside departments, corporate sites, agencies, and clients.
- Writes SOPs and other instructional documents.
- Cleans and organizes work area, instrumentation, and testing materials.
- Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.
Qualifications
- BS, MS or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Science or related.
- BS with 2+ years' Pharmaceutical industry experience or similar.
- Experience working with potent, cytotoxic materials and parenteral drug products preferred.
- Proficiency using chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies.
- Knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs and descriptive organic chemistry.
- Demonstrated proficiency approaching in solving scientific problems.
- Proficiency with HPLC, GC, KF and dissolution techniques.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations, to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance and correlation techniques.
Requirements
- BS, MS or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Science or related
- BS with 2+ years' Pharmaceutical industry experience or similar
- Proficiency using chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies
- Knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs and descriptive organic chemistry
- Demonstrated proficiency approaching in solving scientific problems
- Proficiency with HPLC, GC, KF and dissolution techniques
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies
- Ability to apply mathematical operations, to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance and correlation techniques
Company overview
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) is a diversified global pharmaceutical company with operations spanning three core business verticals: Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), Complex Hospital Generics (CHG), and India Consumer Healthcare. Headquartered in India, the company operates 17 development and manufacturing facilities across India, the United Kingdom, and North America, with commercial presence in over 100 countries worldwide. As a leading integrated pharmaceutical services provider, Piramal Pharma offers end-to-end capabilities from drug discovery and development to commercial manufacturing, serving both innovator pharmaceutical companies and generic manufacturers. The company has established strong market positions, ranking as the fourth largest global player in inhalation anesthesia and maintaining leadership in intrathecal therapy segments. With a workforce of over 6,200 employees and a commitment to best-in-class quality standards, Piramal Pharma has maintained a strong regulatory compliance record, successfully clearing numerous FDA and international inspections. The company's diversified business model and global footprint position it as a significant player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and services sector, driving innovation and accessibility in healthcare solutions across developed and emerging markets.