Serán seeks to hire a Senior Scientist to join the Product Development group and contribute as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and scale-up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This role will design products that meet the target product profiles defined by the project sponsor. To accomplish this, they will select the type of formulation approach and propose different prototype variations for manufacturing and testing. They will design experiments to guide the overall formulation approach and to evaluate different prototypes. Additionally, they will collaborate with analytical science and process development experts to form a comprehensive product team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Independently develops experimental protocols and templates based on project need
Independently summarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions and proposes next steps
Identifies out of trend data, forms hypothesis and investigates
Evaluates data and draws conclusions across data sets/projects
Contributes to laboratory, instrument, and/or equipment maintenance and coordination
Communicates technical information to internal team
Independently communicates technical information to external partners
Authors technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance
Develops and manages workplans
May supervise and mentor teams
Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
Demonstrated experience in formulation sciences and drug product development
Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated experience with advanced laboratory and data analysis skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
Education and Experience
B.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience,
M.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience, or
PhD in Science or Engineering discipline
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.