Principal Research Scientist I - Process Engineering
Core
Lead drug product manufacturing process early phase development for synthetic molecule candidates, translating bench-scale breakthroughs into pilot plant realities.
Role type
Principal Research Scientist I - Process Engineering
Builds
Drug product manufacturing processes for synthetic molecule candidates
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Chemical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project leadership in drug product development, expertise in direct compression/wet & dry granulation/hot melt extrusion/tableting/encapsulation/film coating, powder material properties analysis, regulatory submission writing, process troubleshooting, scale-up execution
Preferred skills
Drug Substance Crystallization development knowledge
Technologies
Pilot plant equipment, regulatory submission tools
Responsibilities
Lead early phase development for synthetic molecule candidates, collaborate with development CMC teams, advance scientific expertise and mentor peers, drive technology development for small molecule formulation, partner cross-functionally on drug discovery strategies, champion safety and quality compliance
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence