Overview
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Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions: Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Location/Division Specific Information
Our GMP Lab in Athlone conducts testing for clinical programs and marketed products across all phases of drug development and this role is based in our Pharma lab.
Role Purpose
The Principal Scientist – Pharma role oversees the technical aspects and laboratory conduct of a significant service offering, technical area, or client program.
Provides focused technical expertise as a key scientific resource for a broad array of instrument applications including but not limited to HPLC, GC, GCMS, ICPMS, KF, FTIR, dissolution.
Acts as the technical project leader or subject matter expert for multiple projects or programs, interacts with clients to provide technical project updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols, and provides input on regulatory compliance.
Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to keep the laboratory current and to meet business needs or explore new growth opportunities.
A Day In The Life
Provides assistance in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies or techniques to help move the business forward.
Implements effective improvements in systems, processes and procedures increasing productivity, quality and technical expertise in the laboratory.
Shares subject matter expertise with colleagues at internal PPD training events.
Serves as a technical resource for PPD management in the assessment of client audit recommendations and SOP review.
Serves as subject matter expert in discussions with clients and internal PPD staff to resolve scientific issues, study design and project technical requirements.
Leads project teams conducting complex analytical studies, providing technical project management including study planning, coordination of resources, data evaluation, and client communication.
Keys To Success
Education & Experience
Educated to a bachelor's degree level in a relevant Scientific area, i.e., chemistry, biochemistry
12+ years' relevant industry experience within a GMP laboratory
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
In-depth technical and industry knowledge in positions of technical leadership, and highly respected among peers for technical expertise.
Communication/organization skills necessary to drive the implementation of technological innovation for an area or department.
Active participant in industry discussion groups / technology conferences and presenting at industry events and conferences.
Knowledge of regulatory agency audits from a technological standpoint and perspective.
Proven ability to implement process improvement and technological advancement at the group or department level.
Proven experience with several of the Pharma department's key testing areas such as oligonucleotides, extractables and leachables, mass spectrometry, medical device/functionality testing, small molecule core testing, physical, chemical characterization testing.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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