Scientist III/IV Lyophilization - Production Technical Support

Company: Boehringer Ingelheim
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: July 12, 2021

Job Description:

Description:

Description\:

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates will be hired in at the level based on education, experience and business need.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities\:

• Design, schedule and write protocols, conduct experiments, and generate reports for studies.  Treat all data with a high level of integrity and ethics.  Remain compliant with documentation guidelines and current SOP’s related to experimentation, reporting data and training of relevant team members.
• Utilize statistical software to properly interpret data significance and trends. 
• Identify sources of variation in final product presentations and drive improvements to reduce antigen overages.
• Collaborate with QC team to understand and improve products with high assay variation.
• Identify and drive optimization efforts for lyophilized products including stabilizer composition and cycle optimization.
• Work with data analytics team to set up process monitoring, and drive follow up on deviations from expected outcomes to implement remediations.

Scientist III Requirements\:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological sciences preferred) with a minimum of three (3) years of direct industry experience; Or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological sciences preferred) with a minimum of six (6) years of direct industry experience
• Additional qualification in Business (Supply Chain, Economics) preferred
• Professional Certification in Scientific field or Project Management preferred
• Expertise in novel technologies or sciences is an advantage
• Specialized depth of knowledge in one or more of the following areas\: lyophilization, manufacturing sciences, manufacturing engineering, product formulation, material science and analytical testing methodologies of pharmaceuticals or biologicals products
• Comprehension of Pharmaceutical Quality System within BIAH
• Comprehension of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practice (GLP/GMP) regulations and regulatory guidance for industry as well as any other applicable regulations
• Comprehension of required data & information for CMC, product manufacture & delivery (e.g. manufacturing processes, quality, supply chain & risk management)
• Comprehension of new product development and product lifecycle management processes
• Adapting communications of technical information to varied audiences
• Intense willingness to develop technical expertise at bench and production scale
• Strong interest for international/intercultural collaboration
• Training and experience in Agile Management preferred
• Ability to adapt communications and truly engage with diverse audience
• Proven specialized/depth of knowledge in identified discipline
• Fluency in English required – additional language skills are an asset

Scientist IV Requirements\:

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological sciences preferred) with a minimum of three (3) years of direct industry experience; Or
• Masters degree from an accredited institution in scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological sciences preferred) with a minimum of seven (7) years of direct industry experience; Or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological sciences preferred) with a minimum of ten (10) years of direct industry experience
• Experience must be inclusive of at least one (1) year of experience leading, influencing and developing people across the organization
• Additional qualification in Business (Supply Chain, Economics) preferred
• Professional Certification in Scientific field or Project Management preferred
• Expertise in novel technologies or sciences is an advantage
• Specialized depth of knowledge and industry experience in one or more of the following areas\: manufacturing sciences, manufacturing engineering, product formulation, material science and analytical testing methodologies of pharmaceuticals or biologicals products
• Training and experience in Agile Management preferred
• Thorough understanding and process knowledge of Pharmaceutical Quality System within BIAH
• Thorough understanding and technical application of  Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practice (GLP/GMP) regulations, regulatory guidance for industry and other applicable regulations
• Technical “how to” guidance and application for required data & information for CMC, product manufacture & delivery (e.g. manufacturing processes, quality, supply chain & risk management)
• Thorough understanding and technical application of new product development and product lifecycle management processes
• Developing communications of technical information for varied audiences
• Demonstrated technical expertise at bench and production scale
• Demonstrated international/intercultural technical collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to adapt communications and truly engage with diverse audiences
• Proven and demonstrated specialized/depth of knowledge in identified discipline
• Fluency in English required – additional language skills are an asset

Eligibility Requirements\:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Who We Are\:

At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal\: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.

Want to learn more?  Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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