Sr. Scientist II, Engineering

Purpose

Process Engineers in Product Development Science & Technology support API projects through all the phases of late-stage development, commercialization, product life cycle. This position will be responsible for ensuring processes can be run safely, addressing scale-up issues and developing and implementing robust API process steps from the lab to a manufacturing environment. Once commercialized, the Process Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement activities, technical transfer to manufacturing sites, and resolution of technical manufacturing issues in a commercial setting. Effective cross functional interactions with quality and regulatory functions and on-site manufacturing personnel are key for successful job performance.

The Peptide Process Engineer will lead research and project activities within cross-functional teams contributing expertise while effectively collaborating with and/or mentoring scientific personnel. Independently conceive, develop, and execute novel scientific research or development leading to scalable and robust engineering processes for key modalities (e.g., small molecule APIs, antibody drug conjugates, peptides, and natural products). Lead initiatives, identify, develop, and optimize best practices for peptide asset development and new technologies for peptide manufacturing. Effectively communicate findings in a multidisciplinary team. Serve as a lead scientist on his/her own project and contribute scientific insights into multiple other projects.

Responsibilities

• Leverage core chemical engineering principles (chemical kinetics, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, mathematical modeling) in experimental design, thought process in problem-solving, and data analysis.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, and GxP compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve key project hurdles by effectively utilizing available information, scientific creativity, and technical expertise.
• Maintain autonomous and productive performance in laboratory experimentation, pilot plant, and/or manufacturing support space, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
• Author of publications, presentations, technical reports, regulatory documents, and/or patents.
• Be a subject matter expert to other functions within the project team.
• Anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems while functioning as the technical expert on cross functional teams.
• Demonstrate high proficiency across a wide range of relevant technologies.
• Lead Engineering team initiatives that drive operational efficiency, strengthen technology platforms, and build capabilities to meet evolving program needs.
• Mentor and guide junior scientific personnel, both within and outside direct reporting relationships, to support their technical and professional development.

Qualifications

BS, MS, or PhD in chemical engineering or a related field and 12+ (BS), 10+ (MS), or 3+ (PhD) years of relevant industrial experience. Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, understands key objectives, and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement, while establishing and maintaining project operation criteria and technical standards of excellence.
• May mentor, supervise, guide, and evaluate team members holding everyone accountable for effective performance.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation, and manages the transition from innovation to implementation.
• Demonstrates excellent technical and personal mentorship of others.