Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Scientist I, Injectables Drug Product Development
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $145K/yr
0+ years expAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused on innovative solutions in biotherapeutics. The Scientist I will coordinate scientific studies and lead drug product development initiatives, including formulation and characterization of injectable biologics.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Leads drug product development teams with multiple multi-functional collaborators, as well as understand the multi-functional implication of project activities and decisions on project and corporate objectives. Makes scientific/technical proposals based on corporate or project objectives
The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with senior management, external partners, and/or regulatory agencies. Actively participates in department and team meetings including assuming ownership and delivering on assign action items
Understands "big pictures" for projects and tasks involved and prioritize work of self and others accordingly. Prioritizes multiple work you're doing and projects and leads project teams consisting of one or more junior team members. The ability to work independently as well as part of the team is essential
Perform in-depth data analysis. Write technical reports and sections of clinical and commercial regulatory filings. These documents cover accomplished studies for Alexion drug product candidates
Be current with the literature about drug product manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment and single use systems as well as associated global regulatory expectations
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical engineering, or relevant field with 0-2 years, a MS with 9+ years or BS with 10+ years of relevant experience
Solid background in protein chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent is highly preferred
Scientific and practical knowledge of protein biochemistry, protein formulation/stability, protein engineering or protein purification as well as biopharmaceutical development is essential
Hands-on experience with developing and utilizing computational tools for protein engineering, protein solution behavior prediction, manufacturing process design and scale-up or automation
Experience in biotherapeutics development as well as understanding of the biotechnology products life cycle
Understanding of the biotherapeutics engineering, drug development and analytical or *in-silico* tools used to test drug candidates or processes is desirable
Makes strategic scientific/technical proposals based upon corporate or project objectives and has the ability to take initiative in problem solving and finding solutions to scientific challenges
The individual must be able to work in a collaborative setting and ability to adhere to timelines is essential
Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as is the strong ability to communicate effectively, as well as mentor and motivate others within the department and as part of actively participating in cross-functional teams
The duties of this role are generally conducted in a lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/de-gown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging
Preferred
Experience with electronic record keeping and data software, like electronic lab notebooks, EndNote, maintenance of laboratory instrumentation (organizing preventative maintenance, data backup, software upgrade, etc.), as well as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel/GraphPad, Visio, JMP/Minitab, and Adobe Pro, would be an advantage
Experience with *in-silico* tools such as GROMACS, NAMD, BioLuminate, MOE, Python ML libraries, gPROMs or related tools
Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, Fortran, R or related languages
Knowledgeable in Global Regulatory guidances, cGMPs, and Quality/Compliance expectations for the development of parenteral drugs
Benefits
Eligibility for various incentives
Short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Commissions for sales roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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