CareerPlan

Process Development Associate Scientist, Drug Product Visual Inspection Sciences

US - California - Thousand OaksFull-time2026-11-10 → 2026-11-12
On-site

Core

Lead the creation of visual inspection defect standards and design characterization studies to support clinical and commercial new product introductions for parenteral drug products.

Role type

Associate Scientist, Process Development (Visual Inspection Sciences)

Builds

Visual inspection defect creation processes and standards for parenteral drug products

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing (Drug Product)

Required skills

Visual inspection defect creation, GMP compliance, cGMP manufacturing environment knowledge, aseptic processing principles, technical problem solving, protocol design, SOP authoring, project management, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in engineering/biotech/life sciences, 4+ years drug product process development experience, leadership of multi-functional teams, knowledge of freeze/thaw/filtration/filling/lyophilization/capping processes, ability to communicate complex technical concepts

Technologies

None explicitly listed beyond general manufacturing equipment context

Responsibilities

Lead creation of visual inspection defect standards for NPIs, design and document on-site DP characterization studies, ensure adherence to safety and training policies, build relationships with global network partners, act as single point of contact for defect creations, support continuous improvement of visual inspection programs

Seniority

Associate Scientist (Mid-level IC)