Associate Scientist, CMC Analytical
Boston, Massachusetts- Job Level: Senior
- Travel: 5-10%
The Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharm Sci) organization is an integral part of global R&D at Takeda, translating science into therapeutic products for patients. When you join Pharm Sci, you become part of a team dedicated to bringing our products to life for our patients through innovation, dedication and talent while minimizing environmental impact.
We work as a member of Takeda’s Global Program Team (GPT) and take full ownership of Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) activities — driving product development from bench to bedside.
The Pharm Sci team focuses on executing and enhancing business processes and partnering with key stakeholders and industry leaders to boldly deliver an increasingly complex portfolio. Always looking through a sustainability lens to protect our planet, we are embracing new ways of working, excelling in our data and digital transformation, building differentiated capabilities (CMC Acceleration), delivering innovative medical devices, and advancing an inclusive, innovative culture.
It is an exciting time to be in Pharm Sci. Join our journey and change the lives of patients!
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Job Description
Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, you are hereby notified that an application for Alien Employment Certification will be filed by Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. for the following job opportunity:
JOB LOCATION: Cambridge, MA
POSITION: Associate Scientist, CMC Analytical
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc is seeking a Associate Scientist, CMC Analytical with the following duties: Contribute independently to development of appropriate scientific methods, implementation of evolving scientific technology and working cross functionally with peers to execute program strategy; Independently design and execute experimental plans within function; Independently propose and implement resolutions to technical challenges; Responsible for significant technical leadership within program(s); Serve as a technical resource within function, mentoring and training junior employees; Review and interpret data, communicating clearly to functional leadership and relevant line functions; Support technology transfer internally and externally (documentation, troubleshooting); Assist with development of project strategy within Analytical Development and cross-functionally; Contribute to document preparation for regulatory filings to global health authorities; work on multiple programs; Complete all required training appropriate to role and function in a timely manner; up to 20% remote work allowed.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or related field plus 4 years of prior experience. Prior experience must include: Develop analytical methods for pharmaceutical raw materials, in-process controls, drug substance, and drug product utilizing analytical methodologies including HPLC, GC, Karl-Fisher titrator, Dissolution, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry techniques; Optimize and execute separation assays to characterize and quantify small molecules, oligonucleotides and mRNA using LC (Reverse phase and anion exchange chromatography); Author and execute analytical method validation/qualification plans, and method transfer protocols; Support technology transfer internally and externally with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), contract testing organizations (CTOs); Work and coordinate with internal and cross-functional peers to execute program assignments with limited supervision.
Full time. $96,600.00 - $165,600.00 per year. Competitive compensation and benefits.
Qualified applicants can apply at https://jobs.takeda.com. Please reference job #R0142573. EOE
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