Bend Bioscience · 2 weeks ago
Lead Scientist Pharmaceutical Development
Gainesville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expBend Bioscience is a company focused on pharmaceutical development, seeking a Lead Scientist to drive oral solid dosage form development and enhance manufacturing processes. The role involves leading scientific work, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering impactful presentations and managing client engagements.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Lead oral solid dosage form development for tablets, capsules, multiparticulates, hot melt extrusion, spray dried dispersions, with focus on blending, wet and dry granulation, compression, pan and Wurster coating, and encapsulation to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant manufacturing processes
Actively participate in and/or lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and overall productivity within development and manufacturing operations
Provide on-the-floor leadership in high-potency manufacturing environments to guide operations, mitigate risks, and uphold product quality
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues in real time and supervise batch execution to ensure process integrity and compliance
Design, plan, and execute highly complex scientific work independently across multiple programs, contributing to strategic development of models, procedures, and methodologies
Direct and mentor teams of scientists, optimizing workloads, guiding execution, and supporting scientific troubleshooting
Shape proposals and resource strategies by integrating technical planning with business priorities and client goals
Anticipate regulatory implications and advise cross-functional teams on compliance strategies; ensure audit readiness across scientific programs
Drive alignment across disciplines and lead cross-functional projects that support strategic objectives and tactical deliverables
Deliver compelling scientific presentations and adapt messaging for strategic audiences, addressing high-level questions and influencing decision-makers
Lead client engagements and internal initiatives, proactively aligning stakeholder expectations and advising on long-term scientific and commercial opportunities
Evaluate complex data sets using statistical tools as required, exercise sound judgment, and adapt advanced techniques to resolve technical challenges and propose competitive innovations
Operate, clean, and set up role related equipment and environment in accordance with safety and quality standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
10 plus years of relevant experience
Will accept 8 years and a master's degree; PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent experience
Preferred
Masters or PhD in related discipline
Company
Bend Bioscience
Bend Bioscience is a highly experienced contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical innovation through cutting-edge scientific expertise and flexible problem-solving.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ajay Damani
Chief Executive Officer
David Vodak
Chief Science Officer
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