Product Development Leader
The position is technically detailed, requiring the services of an individual who
can qualify as a specialist, with a minimum of three years of product research and
development experience. This technical position requires advanced educational training
and experience and champion innovative therapeutic opportunities consistent with
company business plan including evaluation of published development and innovation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. or M.S. in pharmaceutics or relevant field with minimum of 3 years of experience
(preferably in formulation designing and execution which includes preformulation
and formulation related to pharmaceutical product development)
SALIENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
• Identifying and proposing suitable product development opportunities based on
available clinical trial data, relevant patent information, technical feasibility
and potentially market viability in the literature.
• Developing intellectual property offerings that combine technical innovation and
real-world experience.
• Developing new products by creating and expecting project plans to include interaction
with customers, literature searches, laboratory and pilot experimentation, and cooperation
with support groups to meet timing, budget and product performance expectations.
• Conceptualizing, formulating, developing and evaluating pharmaceutical dosage
forms and products.
• Executing leadership qualities / skills to manage pool of product development
activities.
• Writing SOPs, work instructions for laboratory, technical reports and other documents
necessary for product submission to FDA and equivalent regulatory agencies.
• Perform all documentation practices in compliance with cGMP.
• Supporting and coordinating with various work forces such as marketing, operations,
engineering within Spriaso or other contract manufacturing organizations.
• Experience with HPLC, related spectroscopy and other common analytical methods
and experience in manufacturing of dosage form for clinical trials and scaling up
to commercial scale is preferred.
Analytical Development Leader
Responsible for the design and conduct of all analytical activities including scheduling,
planning, and monitoring the operations of the department to ensure that the analytical
functions are accomplished with high scientific quality and in compliance with all
applicable regulatory requirements, while meeting company timeline.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with 3-6 years experience in product development in
the Pharmaceutical Industry. Strong background in analytical chemistry and experienced
in development/validation of various analytical methods for pharmaceutical products.
Knowledge of cGMPs/GLPs and FDA guidelines as they relate to method development/validation
and product registration.
SALIENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
• Development of analytical methods for excipients, API, intermediates and products.
• Validation of analytical methods, and the successful transfer of methods to Partner/Contract
Manufacturer.
• Testing and release of excipients, API, intermediates and product for clinical
supplies manufacture and clinical studies.
• Conduct of stability testing on API, intermediates and finished product in development.
• Prioritization of the analytical workload in the group.
• Implementation of new analytical techniques, laboratory equipment/automation which
improve the efficiency/productivity of the laboratory.
• Ability of handle multiple projects with tight/overlapping timelines.
• Represents Spriaso at scientific, partner, contractor or regulatory meetings as
appropriate.
• Effectively manage and supervise analytical chemists and serve as mentor and aid
in the development of analytical chemists.
• Select and manage the use of outside contract laboratories to effectively extend
the analytical capabilities of the laboratory.
• Design/upgrade appropriate laboratory facilities to meet lab objectives.
• Maintain effective communications with appropriate managers so that a team working
environment is created for the development and registration of new products.
• Knowledge and familiarity with outside contract laboratories and their capabilities
• Knowledge and familiarity with overall pharmaceutical product development process
and regulatory requirements particularly as they relate to CMC issues.
• Supervisory experience and laboratory management experience desirable
Research Chemists
These positions entails doing product, process, and analytical functions in support
of product and technology development under direction of product development and/or
analytical leader. The ideal candidate would possess:
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external
clients, self motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate
records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or other related
degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience with at least one
year related experience in pharmaceutical industry
SALIENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical
ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals,
devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels)
• Assist with literature searches, formulation design, manufacturing testing supplies,
conducting preformulation studies, dissolution assessment, analytical method development.
• Manage lab activities including lab supplies, procurement and maintenance of lab
and manufacturing equipment.
• Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic
systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry
analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution
apparatus.