Senior Scientist, Chemical Process Development
Biogen
Summary
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Senior Scientist to join our growing Chemical Process Development (CPD) group. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated hands-on experience in an industrial laboratory, project management experience including vendor management and person in plant experience. You will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team. The team supports the mission in the development of green, safe, and cost-effective batch and continuous chemical processes to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for clinical and commercial purposes.
Job description
About This Role
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Senior Scientist to join our growing Chemical Process Development (CPD) group. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated hands-on experience in an industrial laboratory, project management experience including vendor management and person in plant experience. You will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team. The team supports the mission in the development of green, safe, and cost-effective batch and continuous chemical processes to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for clinical and commercial purposes.
What You'll Do
- Perform equipment setup, conduct experiments, perform data analysis, write reports and procedures.
- Participate in team discussions on setting experimental objectives and prepare experimental designs and plans.
- Design well thought out chemical experiments, perform them in the laboratory, analyze and interpret data generated to develop a scalable process.
- Mentor junior scientists and build external collaborations to design experiments and interpret data to develop scalable processes.
- Learn, evaluate and identify new technologies relevant to CPD activities.
- Support the transfer of process technology to external development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).
- Manage key equipment, instrumentation, and their regular maintenance and repairs.
- 10% domestic and international travel may be required.
Who You Are
You are a passionate and experienced scientist with drug development experience. You enjoy working in a laboratory setting. You love learning new technological skills and working in a collaborative environment. Bring your unique talents and interests to Biogen and together we will foster scientific and process innovation.
Required Skills
- Ph.D. in Chemistry and 4+ years of industry experience. Preferred Skills and Experience in Chemistry; or
- MS degree (that includes completion of a research thesis) in Chemistry and 5+ years of industry experience; or
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and 7+ years of industry experience.
- Hands on experience in laboratory chemical synthesis and isolation/separation processes, familiar with analytical instrumentation for tracking reaction and process performance, familiarity with mechanistic modeling, on-line or in-situ Process Analytical Technology.
- Experience collecting and analyzing data rich experiments acquired from use of laboratory reactors equipped with data acquisition and control features.
- Strong background in chemical synthesis, and preferably, familiarity with plant unit operations and novel manufacturing technologies.
- Experience reviewing technical and cGMP-related documents including batch records, and process development reports.
- Experience working with contract manufacturing facilities and managing technical transfers.
- Proven scientific track record through publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
- Experience as a technical development team member on cross-functional teams to progress assets from research and development phases into manufacturing phase.
- Experience with peptide and/or oligo synthesis and/or purification is a plus.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry and 4+ years of industry experience; or MS degree (that includes completion of a research thesis) in Chemistry and 5+ years of industry experience; or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and 7+ years of industry experience
- Hands on experience in laboratory chemical synthesis and isolation/separation processes
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation for tracking reaction and process performance
- Familiarity with mechanistic modeling, on-line or in-situ Process Analytical Technology
- Experience collecting and analyzing data rich experiments from laboratory reactors with data acquisition and control features
- Strong background in chemical synthesis
- Experience reviewing technical and cGMP-related documents including batch records and process development reports
- Experience working with contract manufacturing facilities and managing technical transfers
- Proven scientific track record through publications and presentations at scientific conferences
- Experience as a technical development team member on cross-functional teams
- Experience with peptide and/or oligo synthesis and/or purification is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 15 Days Paid Vacation
- End-of-Year Shutdown
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 80 Hours Sick Time
- Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups
Company overview
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading global biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. As one of the oldest independent biotechnology companies in the United States, Biogen has established itself as a pioneer in neuroscience, focusing on difficult-to-treat conditions where few or no treatment options exist. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments for multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and Friedreich's ataxia. With approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, Biogen operates through a global network that includes research and development hubs in Cambridge, Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, and South San Francisco, along with world-class manufacturing facilities in the United States and Switzerland. The company's commitment to scientific innovation is demonstrated by its Nobel Prize-winning founders and its receipt of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Biogen's patient-centric approach drives its mission to deliver transformative medicines that improve lives while creating sustainable value for shareholders and communities.