Development Scientist, Pain Relief Systemic

Role Summary

The Development Scientist supports new product development by developing formulation, combination products (IDDC) and device and/or providing analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process, considering scientific and timing objectives. This individual would have various levels of involvement in the development of conventional and non-conventional solid, semi-solid, liquid, and other formulations and medical devices.

Responsibilities

• 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 & execute new methods and protocols.
• Facilitate completion of outsourced support activity
• Keep supervisor informed of progress and activities.
• Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with written procedures as per EHS standards and expectations on site and within the laboratories.
• Produces or contributes to departmental quality documentation (eg SOP‚Äôs, batch doc, validation protocols & reports).
• Safety & quality responsibilities for department and site (eg GMP, Audits, Health & Safety).

Qualifications

• BS in Food, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biological or related science with 3 years of relevant experience working in a GMP lab setting.
• Ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to assigned projects.
• An ability to organize and report study data from internal and external sources.
• MS or PhD 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 and liquids (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 connect consumer needs to product development (Preferred).

Skills

• Data management and documentation
• Experience with GMP and regulatory considerations
• Laboratory technique development and method validation
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Effective communication across teams
• Statistical understanding for experimental work (Basic ‚Äì Preferred)

Education

• BS in a relevant science field (required); MS/PhD (preferred).