Scientist I

Job Description

Duties:

• Responsible for developing parenteral drug products for clinical, commercial, and lifecycle stage assets.
• Work across the development cycle, including developability, formulation and process development for liquid, lyophilized or frozen drug product.
• Execute computational modelling as required by research goals; develop data models and databases; recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.
• Work independently and collaboratively in an innovative, agile manner both in a laboratory setting and leading projects cross functionally.
• Develop, assess, and implement innovative technologies along with developing platforms, aligned with the department's long-range technology development plans.
• Independently design and execute studies supporting formulation and process development or optimization of parenteral drug product.
• Lead projects and technology initiatives with a sound technical understanding of protein structure chemistry and stability attributes.
• Work with project leaders to understand development timelines, deliverables, and plan and coordinate work with internal or external stakeholders.
• Assist in developing the project strategy.
• Communicate complex data or decisions within the line and cross functionally.
• Telecommuting permitted up to 50%

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

The position requires a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as a Scientist focused on drug product development in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Experience must include:

4 years of experience with each of the following:

• Designing and executing studies for at least 2 of the following: formulation development, stability studies, extractable/leachable studies, or extractable volume.
• Executing process development studies for unit operations including mixing, pooling, or filtration.
• Using at least 3 of the analytical and biophysical techniques for characterization including: HPLC, spectrophotometry, rheometry, light scattering, or zeta potential.
• Using at least 1 of the following computational techniques: statistical analysis; or mixing modeling.
• Using at least 2 of the following software packages: HPLC software platform; an electronic notebook platform; or mySQL software.
• Reviewing technical and manufacturing documents including at least 2 of the following: stability reports, manufacturing instructions or batch records; or process development reports.
• Executing, collecting, and analyzing data rich experiments acquired from the use of laboratory instruments equipped with data acquisition and control features.
• Working collaboratively within project teams.
• Explaining methodology, results, and consequences of decisions effectively to diverse audiences, including scientific and lay audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including writing, reviewing, and presenting scientific information and effectively communicating the information orally and in writing.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

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