Development Scientist, Pain Relief Systemic

Role Summary

The Development Scientist supports new product development by developing formulations, combination products (IDDC) and devices, and by providing analysis and evaluation of materials and products at all stages of the development process, considering scientific and timing objectives. This role involves involvement in the development of conventional and non-conventional solid, semi-solid, liquid formulations and medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Execution Powerhouse: Manages or contributes to one or more projects in support of Brand Innovation strategy.
• Execute a wide range of experiments/technical studies/scientific tasks.
• Design and execute new methods and protocols.
• Facilitate completion of outsourced support activity.
• Keep supervisor informed of progress and activities.
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with written procedures as per EHS standards and expectations on site and within the laboratories.
• Produce or contribute to departmental quality documentation (eg SOPs, batch doc, validation protocols and reports).
• Safety and quality responsibilities for department and site (eg GMP, Audits, Health & Safety).

Growth Mindset

• Maintains awareness of scientific literature to assist work progression and understanding, and present at internal R&D meetings.
• Trains self and others in new technology and laboratory responsibilities.
• Develops knowledge of regulations impacting areas of work (e.g. EP/USP/ICH/MDR).

Consumer and Customer-Obsessed

• Participate in consumer engagement research to understand the category and needs.
• Work with Consumer Understanding and Sensory scientists to develop consumer-developed innovation.

Data-Driven

• Maintains precise experimental records; issues report at project milestones; writes invention records to protect scientific discoveries.
• Ensures all work is always conducted following good scientific practice and Good Manufacturing Practice (where required).

Agile

• Sets and resets priorities to remain focused on objectives in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Takes responsibility for specific equipment in accordance with site procedures.
• Participates in general problem solving.
• Develop networking skills though interactions with scientist outside of primary project role.

Qualifications

• Required: BS in Food, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biological or related science with 3 years of relevant experience working in a GMP lab setting.
• Required: Ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to assigned projects.
• Required: An ability to organize and report study data from internal and external sources.
• Preferred: MS or PhD in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biological or related science.
• Preferred: 2 years demonstrated experience of successful formulation and/or product development.
• Preferred: Experience in Pharmaceutical or OTC industries.
• Preferred: Experience in development and formulation of oral solid dosage forms (eg. tablets, caplets, softgels, granules…) and liquids (eg. suspensions, syrups and solutions).
• Preferred: Practical application and technical proficiency of the R&D development processes and associated commercial environment.
• Preferred: Clear communicator in both oral and written form with both internal departments and external organizations.
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work effectively in teams and contribute to multiple projects in parallel.
• Preferred: Ability to organize and report study data from internal and external sources.
• Preferred: Flair for creativity and innovation, with a desire to learn and have meaningful impact.
• Preferred: Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Preferred: Basic understanding of statistics and its application to experimental work.
• Preferred: Ability to connect consumer needs to product development.

Education

• Required: BS in Food, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biological or related science.
• Preferred: MS or PhD in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biological or related science.

Additional Requirements

• Location: Richmond, VA (on-site 5 times per week).