Job Description
The Senior Scientist, Development Project Lead will oversee sponsored projects to develop formulation strategies and manufacturing processes for oral solid pharmaceutical products used in human clinical trials. They will coordinate and integrate the work of subject matter experts from different functional areas to meet the target product profile and manufacturing needs of the sponsor. Project milestones typically include lead selection from multiple prototypes, production of pre-clinical toxicological supplies, and demonstration of at-scale manufacturing processes as a precursor to transfer to the clinical manufacturing environment. Proactive and effective communication with the project sponsor and with other departments within the company is essential for success. In addition to project leadership, the role also provides ample opportunities for technical mentorship of project team members.